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 3152643 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3154031 epoch_slot_no: 431 block_no: 3152495 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1394 time: 2019-09-24 00:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23e7a9ffbb40dd98d110a9a4bf518b20c6485a0d1f0d4fbbf50ed39ded20966eBlock Operator
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