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 3157444 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3158832 epoch_slot_no: 5232 block_no: 3157296 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2019-09-25 02:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba1c4e6b8966d3945a754d11eca52eb68c522ffdad2064a03e8c399ece0725baBlock Operator
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