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 3156103 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3157491 epoch_slot_no: 3891 block_no: 3155955 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4460 time: 2019-09-24 19:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a595612e56a4a34ee18720ef4c68d8b8ae393a3cb4090d4f434c0ef5a8c90b9Block Operator
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