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 3159189 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3160577 epoch_slot_no: 6977 block_no: 3159041 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2019-09-25 12:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a32308cb4cb0b0da32a555c1e26ab4ef1f9f37485bb13acb9d8f9a116a5c6b0Block Operator
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