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 3152152 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3153541 epoch_slot_no: 21541 block_no: 3152005 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3078 time: 2019-09-23 21:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4beec67b03a53bc16f27342a8091df7e6c3f50594103f24db54aa5d02c2c7c49Block Operator
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