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 3156771 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3158159 epoch_slot_no: 4559 block_no: 3156623 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1602 time: 2019-09-24 23:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9e18f1357690c7d7ecd47f8def3d129fb85fc3851582916a611d8a6c4d2431fBlock Operator
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