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 3158096 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3159484 epoch_slot_no: 5884 block_no: 3157948 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2412 time: 2019-09-25 06:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28bdda5640568b91c775481ac2c90ca0f4347b7eebe9d631b6e29e5642175e4eBlock Operator
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