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 3158246 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3159634 epoch_slot_no: 6034 block_no: 3158098 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2679 time: 2019-09-25 07:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc06ac24a52350505648ded80e475ee18c4b9a9cfa96d39f1abd40f63811d7812Block Operator
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