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 3159683 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3161071 epoch_slot_no: 7471 block_no: 3159535 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-09-25 15:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23061a02a15834e3ff69684d43c7fc5ca500502a109bc390a7de416665c04336Block Operator
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