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 3152207 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3153596 epoch_slot_no: 21596 block_no: 3152060 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1174 time: 2019-09-23 21:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08264d319bca09b5d774393889dcfe09854f946ec39be7f12f918e3c7055c785Block Operator
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