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 3159613 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3161001 epoch_slot_no: 7401 block_no: 3159465 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2272 time: 2019-09-25 14:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06a606da8e730b0185e5dc9226aa8b65a774e736b7b476a574e6b2f39d133585Block Operator
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