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 3159429 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3160817 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 3159281 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6591 time: 2019-09-25 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48a4e7d2c0bb1b416e947b935b182716df225d1d018d308cb47cd8e0fed02aacBlock Operator
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