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 3157765 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3159153 epoch_slot_no: 5553 block_no: 3157617 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1878 time: 2019-09-25 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c85897d295fd02b7b55a35d7deebf4748f2f661ef053326d095f5744a7ae45cBlock Operator
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