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 3162957 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3164346 epoch_slot_no: 10746 block_no: 3162809 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2015 time: 2019-09-26 09:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08868f325bd4f8bd740b7ced8f0cb7a8c8851eb30ce831ff97332a217efc79d2Block Operator
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