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 3158379 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3159767 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 3158231 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3511 time: 2019-09-25 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde40d19828f75fb126b5fe171f7741f47d8cafe53c1f61fd8044d98761368555Block Operator
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