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 3154744 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3156132 epoch_slot_no: 2532 block_no: 3154596 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 959 time: 2019-09-24 11:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47057597e1b8848d562794369ecdcadb73e888e9a1bdac01296fc34a847e4c19Block Operator
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