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 3159312 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3160700 epoch_slot_no: 7100 block_no: 3159164 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1668 time: 2019-09-25 13:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6dd6ee385d53807abe21fc0ccda23c1d52c706767e5a86c92dc98ae18d99900aBlock Operator
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