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 3156668 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3158056 epoch_slot_no: 4456 block_no: 3156520 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-09-24 22:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x940b3580e37eea010c1ad6b56e825a1b7379db649ecbaad17362ceffe6d14ff7Block Operator
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