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 3163198 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3164587 epoch_slot_no: 10987 block_no: 3163050 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2318 time: 2019-09-26 10:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93cb7fbfc8abff92a52547969591ea9ef6bb31d521c833495a7b0262c6f0c79dBlock Operator
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