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 3158998 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3160386 epoch_slot_no: 6786 block_no: 3158850 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-09-25 11:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66436d7225fee0c943ef79d9f6230c28af734702a403eb7276f10f93998f9e27Block Operator
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