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 3154936 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3156324 epoch_slot_no: 2724 block_no: 3154788 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3671 time: 2019-09-24 12:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09d39912292c39eb5b19d4465e7f3904efd873822b8fadfae061b626ae0d4c9dBlock Operator
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