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 3157909 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3159297 epoch_slot_no: 5697 block_no: 3157761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-09-25 05:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x104088f9603d7863459fd9aa742b33e74c752c210f8cc5bf6b0f03637e5b3ae5Block Operator
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