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 3156691 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3158079 epoch_slot_no: 4479 block_no: 3156543 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2019-09-24 22:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9eb65ec77d6fc7488c5d3c55b95baf0cda816b7d07b213bd87f53b47b7c142cBlock Operator
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