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 3158160 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3159548 epoch_slot_no: 5948 block_no: 3158012 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1719 time: 2019-09-25 06:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x013a95b36284f2be4677025bb8f7e3c5b7f2b602cb861d27674d13e7b960fc2cBlock Operator
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