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 3155109 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3156497 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 3154961 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6996 time: 2019-09-24 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5ff2a500d10eb219d254d09e6baedc923b53fa1d9684c22cb245e7c75b2f2b5Block Operator
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