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 3155885 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3157273 epoch_slot_no: 3673 block_no: 3155737 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3209 time: 2019-09-24 18:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38deeb6db122ccd0e709b6667b12baf9c4c810e7e0131c64917e0dd58c621a54Block Operator
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