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 3153486 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3154874 epoch_slot_no: 1274 block_no: 3153338 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5164 time: 2019-09-24 04:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0a671dca3617cb8ccbdf9596dcc7d0fa8e741deb9c9a173063a813cdefec9c3Block Operator
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