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 3155177 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3156565 epoch_slot_no: 2965 block_no: 3155029 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1956 time: 2019-09-24 14:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a5e7b83b177b3d7901efa8d567b987a52c7d7e73dc0df1160d1e5207f56d72dBlock Operator
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