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 3152805 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3154193 epoch_slot_no: 593 block_no: 3152657 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-09-24 01:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87f3e866e09499d1cb88131f21ba8d549a97f2bc54418eb3f03c276aa6267f36Block Operator
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