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 3151664 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3153053 epoch_slot_no: 21053 block_no: 3151517 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1531 time: 2019-09-23 18:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62df69c1f98e1b8b9563f52cb0ec0fc97d9925a324234c2aa9baed5f76ef98abBlock Operator
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