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 3158728 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3160116 epoch_slot_no: 6516 block_no: 3158580 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2379 time: 2019-09-25 09:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08d965581678fb01bb7a59778e5e492342998218bba066eab147ea0958a9d87dBlock Operator
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