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 3150608 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3151997 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 3150461 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2281 time: 2019-09-23 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcc14ff5976913c0fcaa8e010299318b860f9f8c2c81ec517c9b8e6759f85e5eBlock Operator
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