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 3162814 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3164203 epoch_slot_no: 10603 block_no: 3162666 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5399 time: 2019-09-26 08:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9e9fe9bfee414b7cbf1bf67ea1292c801ca0ed6431bf95122837af3f766850cBlock Operator
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