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 3156316 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3157704 epoch_slot_no: 4104 block_no: 3156168 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2443 time: 2019-09-24 20:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ad38cf7e3b16195af44069cd9f04cb1c76d1b6b61ddb4755ffee6d9b0357a88Block Operator
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