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 3154959 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3156347 epoch_slot_no: 2747 block_no: 3154811 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3344 time: 2019-09-24 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x075a673391fcd417240ee2424b3bd1df43f284514a3dfd1e33d306b25b795726Block Operator
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