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 3163378 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3164767 epoch_slot_no: 11167 block_no: 3163230 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1174 time: 2019-09-26 11:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38b58e10e9e6b599bcaebc97aee9ff1e4aa6154a22cd662aa01adfc9cc70fecdBlock Operator
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