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 3154542 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3155930 epoch_slot_no: 2330 block_no: 3154394 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-09-24 10:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4126a495c350f58aba080a62b2de630d2e5672e8e26459c82bb3338788be0a74Block Operator
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