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 3156085 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3157473 epoch_slot_no: 3873 block_no: 3155937 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4463 time: 2019-09-24 19:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x000eae27333a07f55139517be93536d466c9bacb8a4409b32ddb0197aecb4d9bBlock Operator
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