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 3154906 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3156294 epoch_slot_no: 2694 block_no: 3154758 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-09-24 12:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d49c1b4e2429e269a18a5b0cfb47d366e00304b2e74f5ee32a0472a846ee750Block Operator
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