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 3159002 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3160390 epoch_slot_no: 6790 block_no: 3158854 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2019-09-25 11:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5ddd1cf81ba032fbcf7066df12f96c42e223470c5e3c8269c4a6c7b27899407Block Operator
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