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 3152906 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3154294 epoch_slot_no: 694 block_no: 3152758 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2039 time: 2019-09-24 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5e30b9617483a35c83a7a8eb5e0e717a6892a9afdbf86f888689867c28c1114Block Operator
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