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 3159069 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3160457 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 3158921 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5686 time: 2019-09-25 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1a144e88b2a0fc38c6b67358403417f222a80cd5cb7df1992b6e7d994398c62Block Operator
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