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 3155132 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3156520 epoch_slot_no: 2920 block_no: 3154984 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1563 time: 2019-09-24 13:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb77b1c1f9e0caae4a046ef9bc107a127c597729d3a14c8f7320cde275b31ded7Block Operator
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