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 3158363 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3159751 epoch_slot_no: 6151 block_no: 3158215 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-09-25 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd248b5b69b08218b7c201e4cf6a1bec8e2cc2d9034314ea890e0cda57c99636bBlock Operator
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