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 3157990 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3159378 epoch_slot_no: 5778 block_no: 3157842 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3885 time: 2019-09-25 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb087f96e29ce42fbc725d571fb2612c49ec3fc26a30608faf71c89a0e8f06719Block Operator
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