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 3157449 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3158837 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 3157301 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7681 time: 2019-09-25 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3aecac0137b3496a3dc554e6a817d861f7887a7ba87e04a0ed72b1d981772301Block Operator
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