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 3159163 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3160551 epoch_slot_no: 6951 block_no: 3159015 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2896 time: 2019-09-25 12:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacc77fadb36aeb806c64e3a7783bc5bb8af5522acc58330fe6203612749b5a87Block Operator
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