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 3158829 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3160217 epoch_slot_no: 6617 block_no: 3158681 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2019-09-25 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94f069b2a4d4474294c4aae8f4b8eb77a9dfe5f9bd7862e24501e4df0f7a2b81Block Operator
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