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 3154029 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3155417 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 3153881 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3204 time: 2019-09-24 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f575034d73496e1516715dd5e39863000eeec9d93de1150b3e65f01354cdf9cBlock Operator
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