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 3155780 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3157168 epoch_slot_no: 3568 block_no: 3155632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5095 time: 2019-09-24 17:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93731941baf3a9eb19a69ce0a7350509ca7deb3ff3d28d0ae692bf1be0820720Block Operator
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