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 3154004 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3155392 epoch_slot_no: 1792 block_no: 3153856 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2278 time: 2019-09-24 07:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4015d070f15414586f6dc3485c3c9d61e2f42ff5d3cacdcd31d382880931c4ddBlock Operator
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