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 3158438 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3159826 epoch_slot_no: 6226 block_no: 3158290 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-09-25 08:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0cba31d709c0e7a21000fef6e445dc126d7bc1fa12b78363bd4ffd354d9e77aBlock Operator
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