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 3152799 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3154187 epoch_slot_no: 587 block_no: 3152651 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2476 time: 2019-09-24 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab674d359d9e9c3a8decfa9281467e7af54d1f436053dc75282789ac5bbf41feBlock Operator
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