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 3153824 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3155212 epoch_slot_no: 1612 block_no: 3153676 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2019-09-24 06:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa55d013516727a01793697b80e525751f5705cdcf358542b8fa3134a3226e5eBlock Operator
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