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 3162854 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3164243 epoch_slot_no: 10643 block_no: 3162706 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-26 08:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2dcadf6ab41d3d5d2dd7d879789e704219512a4aadedaa1f1c9f867a2605112Block Operator
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