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 3154636 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3156024 epoch_slot_no: 2424 block_no: 3154488 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1677 time: 2019-09-24 11:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e6649194d98d887b63d43a1b6b451bf7a58149a64f353e8920478b63857dfffBlock Operator
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