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 3163369 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3164758 epoch_slot_no: 11158 block_no: 3163221 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1392 time: 2019-09-26 11:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e71bff89f19373184fefc66bd9d72ca2d14ad774e4da8e36dd9b402b1c2b036Block Operator
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