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 3157655 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3159043 epoch_slot_no: 5443 block_no: 3157507 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1681 time: 2019-09-25 03:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff654a026515cc27625e3a10a0da5d0c1a4c47363014e15baa375a4bc83dcf68Block Operator
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