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 3151972 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3153361 epoch_slot_no: 21361 block_no: 3151825 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-23 20:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cc8cbda6431bbb729613cfded80d50463794b68bbbef431808408a0ec77ae8cBlock Operator
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