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 3159218 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3160606 epoch_slot_no: 7006 block_no: 3159070 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1717 time: 2019-09-25 12:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa67dd4be362b20fa0e07f52c6fcc9bf9774b979ba4ec0c4f6a3948e093213692Block Operator
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