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 3155140 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3156528 epoch_slot_no: 2928 block_no: 3154992 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1206 time: 2019-09-24 14:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4e947cb2f59820c34332355184700c8896f3b62f75f142ef75f32159416cabeBlock Operator
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