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 3153139 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3154527 epoch_slot_no: 927 block_no: 3152991 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-09-24 02:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31da041fa9a871089f5a706e91303f70e561ed2c4d4057dbb0459c3e0c1cb616Block Operator
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