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 3163443 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3164832 epoch_slot_no: 11232 block_no: 3163295 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1342 time: 2019-09-26 12:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x826daa991f1aad55f3868a0e811abfd8ea9511f10c1ac570642200faac948887Block Operator
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