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 3159462 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3160850 epoch_slot_no: 7250 block_no: 3159314 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1874 time: 2019-09-25 14:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8b2649524f72ced72196a492203ebdec854746e846c2f147330a5411e1ee216Block Operator
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