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 3152140 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3153529 epoch_slot_no: 21529 block_no: 3151993 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1745 time: 2019-09-23 21:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b5647650ae6b3e8ee4258c2da99943ba2abf7e7a92dd0e91829a8539db2f834Block Operator
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