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 3159233 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3160621 epoch_slot_no: 7021 block_no: 3159085 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1714 time: 2019-09-25 12:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6560cdf545bd5c515a45f6d2faefe92e97a4a9d5cdb8f698dd638ac0e5505127Block Operator
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