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 3155237 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3156625 epoch_slot_no: 3025 block_no: 3155089 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1345 time: 2019-09-24 14:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27e2a41401e66190eeabcde17cf65edc703eb805c64e41bd989e6a312c367db2Block Operator
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