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 3156224 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3157612 epoch_slot_no: 4012 block_no: 3156076 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1572 time: 2019-09-24 20:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb00ba0182652d5bc86dcc987b2a5a16efdcab8085675450c70d4314a8e1f4d58Block Operator
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