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 3155549 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3156937 epoch_slot_no: 3337 block_no: 3155401 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1575 time: 2019-09-24 16:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd30dbacb8f270de23fb390fa9562e041ec769d40761a7cb1f2c733f5a8e7f2fBlock Operator
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