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 3157015 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3158403 epoch_slot_no: 4803 block_no: 3156867 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2019-09-25 00:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfeb67aca863835eda170c651d58d2aaa2b3d133ca291d3f34ee3c735ec5e8e52Block Operator
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