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 3162708 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3164097 epoch_slot_no: 10497 block_no: 3162560 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1527 time: 2019-09-26 08:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a3d7a6a4f615177a4c56ce4a251479c8ae109fc60278798f2a5875098b14fafBlock Operator
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