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 3152113 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3153502 epoch_slot_no: 21502 block_no: 3151966 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2019-09-23 21:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd58789328284ea94e94c26ec30f080da0144cc023bb335d9f01df8a09d9695d8Block Operator
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