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 3150533 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3151922 epoch_slot_no: 19922 block_no: 3150386 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2264 time: 2019-09-23 12:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x359b4fa589542e44556b5d52b68413c34bc369c585ac334a57a34888c1473aa6Block Operator
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