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 3151718 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3153107 epoch_slot_no: 21107 block_no: 3151571 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2019-09-23 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9105a22f1870d919e8228ce130dd4b0ad8eb10a3e181655569903f68ad2b5332Block Operator
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