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 3151747 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3153136 epoch_slot_no: 21136 block_no: 3151600 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1635 time: 2019-09-23 19:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x481c4737cbd8f134367312ebaa5d1c97c17fe11de82dcc2a216976b6c8b59b9eBlock Operator
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