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 3158935 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3160323 epoch_slot_no: 6723 block_no: 3158787 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2019-09-25 11:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b4c13f8aaca9606bf536a42c767e7975a12f936594298ba5b16d498d385b9e8Block Operator
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