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 3154212 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3155600 epoch_slot_no: 2000 block_no: 3154064 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2475 time: 2019-09-24 08:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8661657a1dac3300f98f937ffaf510ff07b3a1508bb4238feb346ba533306b23Block Operator
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