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 3162723 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3164112 epoch_slot_no: 10512 block_no: 3162575 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2516 time: 2019-09-26 08:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae985c9836c3b7c570ab290485e1c96b5923bfc6c353401dee78cb47f17db5c9Block Operator
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