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 3151054 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3152443 epoch_slot_no: 20443 block_no: 3150907 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1872 time: 2019-09-23 15:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c3a2a2d35d5bfd88820b086bcf768a871cac1c77a9889cc253f6ed5fe5e0f27Block Operator
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