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 3158773 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3160161 epoch_slot_no: 6561 block_no: 3158625 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2019-09-25 10:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfc951ed5f062307e31335168011d767da824d978aa0ea4312e9f8ac174de72bBlock Operator
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