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 3156756 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3158144 epoch_slot_no: 4544 block_no: 3156608 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2756 time: 2019-09-24 22:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d812463b1eca0e927807e1efe25449d0cc871f1bf3faf380fe1e02735232a14Block Operator
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