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 3156595 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3157983 epoch_slot_no: 4383 block_no: 3156447 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3259 time: 2019-09-24 22:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f6727db7598e9c0cb295bdcc4591e8a80dc109a362bf0858635547c8e9bad87Block Operator
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