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 3162737 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3164126 epoch_slot_no: 10526 block_no: 3162589 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9642 time: 2019-09-26 08:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb73b573903ae965cdad028bd027c055d00ae448b55b1fd7a85887aed1774c14Block Operator
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