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 3162849 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3164238 epoch_slot_no: 10638 block_no: 3162701 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2111 time: 2019-09-26 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d370ed45d4f37235fee5d4a761c49a2199646b9b1458b091abe392588d66967Block Operator
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