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 3156059 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3157447 epoch_slot_no: 3847 block_no: 3155911 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-09-24 19:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7859bea7bb085532e28897a48bb2c91508bbbac37ea01855b9642e166d4c2d6cBlock Operator
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