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 3156515 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3157903 epoch_slot_no: 4303 block_no: 3156367 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5346 time: 2019-09-24 21:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab2498237570184c615228f30bb45ed109bc27037369e0d9efbfa62062957fbfBlock Operator
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