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 3163368 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3164757 epoch_slot_no: 11157 block_no: 3163220 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3765 time: 2019-09-26 11:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa35794a527649066f80de03ab5772db6db3c1dbf34dfc4fe6c2e671a7b1a2acBlock Operator
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