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 3155095 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3156483 epoch_slot_no: 2883 block_no: 3154947 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-09-24 13:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83507676f7556c8bc07aa01514be2e6ea6d5a7170b89157e7dd8d9505f34a3b5Block Operator
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