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 3154971 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3156359 epoch_slot_no: 2759 block_no: 3154823 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1678 time: 2019-09-24 13:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73387d360f52b3212c21a74861e6a1e92185fe2ffab60f4c76f076d84118c44bBlock Operator
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