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 3157317 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3158705 epoch_slot_no: 5105 block_no: 3157169 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1504 time: 2019-09-25 02:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32b607c8cd9b4121f9540375f98a5ed1355f3d830d5a463915611d0a240f428dBlock Operator
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