A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3146328 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3147717 epoch_slot_no: 15717 block_no: 3146181 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2220 time: 2019-09-22 13:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02d07354aad1437bf67e4293b0ccee64436d52f0a5729c0f027a443ce97f1bf0Block Operator
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