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 3151275 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3152664 epoch_slot_no: 20664 block_no: 3151128 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-09-23 16:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89385c37c1c54917dd4f6faa7d863d3f42dce48a336cd000c5b36c97ae9d8333Block Operator
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