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 3156053 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3157441 epoch_slot_no: 3841 block_no: 3155905 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5057 time: 2019-09-24 19:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x762576d9f1e766e1633d60f0a510954f0cd65d379c3101d12ce0b8b7e62c4718Block Operator
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