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 3155750 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3157138 epoch_slot_no: 3538 block_no: 3155602 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2026 time: 2019-09-24 17:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8947aacd23d99f158f1878fd92f7e8d661e3c83321be7f50f4de24617ff846b3Block Operator
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