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 3156696 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3158084 epoch_slot_no: 4484 block_no: 3156548 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2526 time: 2019-09-24 22:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4df63eca04fcc9bfebffbd1a90e373af91c74990a023d2021295d7f25be2d83Block Operator
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