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 3152769 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3154157 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 3152621 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3558 time: 2019-09-24 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50b451ebbdaf37e4bd0eaa983d81744ddeb7232e88de457b943537cec0bdeb2eBlock Operator
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