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 3152135 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3153524 epoch_slot_no: 21524 block_no: 3151988 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1668 time: 2019-09-23 21:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dff0761b11bfa9a9a2dcf3f61a2cc5b3f2b8e81d4fda5346923b12de9f2220dBlock Operator
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