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 3153372 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3154760 epoch_slot_no: 1160 block_no: 3153224 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1850 time: 2019-09-24 04:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3873a5846fc58e58358d37ff809fd6a30679e82d7669a2e76048aee5a7aa46eBlock Operator
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