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 3150753 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3152142 epoch_slot_no: 20142 block_no: 3150606 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1338 time: 2019-09-23 13:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6ebf9f2731ec2d75f6de1ae1e172d801a4be9cef28b02c7172940f1a2f75c41Block Operator
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