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 3157434 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3158822 epoch_slot_no: 5222 block_no: 3157286 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3018 time: 2019-09-25 02:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2602b0fb08039b4820e8ad173a14b96a2d12d79b399513311f6a5a2d9776d2b9Block Operator
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