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 3152949 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3154337 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 3152801 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1928 time: 2019-09-24 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1b84a36559ca821e6cff5800bfe57d542b48e706b08c135dd92ecade4fc4556Block Operator
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