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 3158652 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3160040 epoch_slot_no: 6440 block_no: 3158504 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1980 time: 2019-09-25 09:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0708af1ac73660e746db4efebfd9782ea4a1c2c1e30dd08f2e2970d537589ebbBlock Operator
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