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 3162987 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3164376 epoch_slot_no: 10776 block_no: 3162839 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2302 time: 2019-09-26 09:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x628e3dbc4ad16a38ff00a34a8fe024c994ddc63f988a82d56a3b478d85c9c4cfBlock Operator
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