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 3162972 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3164361 epoch_slot_no: 10761 block_no: 3162824 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-09-26 09:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7443b3e50c15e9f5c55c314f2a8dd93ccf61e75d8ad16bcf54c48959b795b06Block Operator
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