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 3163107 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3164496 epoch_slot_no: 10896 block_no: 3162959 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-26 10:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77ad70674dd4d368a10b03e542a0a0ddfc82b304dce9e309e51628eea23899fbBlock Operator
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