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 3154726 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3156114 epoch_slot_no: 2514 block_no: 3154578 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-09-24 11:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65b99b732e99f71755eeb3c10f3385cc580fa5468f0e0725e3780041fb3cc158Block Operator
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