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 3163510 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3164899 epoch_slot_no: 11299 block_no: 3163362 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-26 12:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec4377eb27323e2861089492ec6c0b11e9a3b7f7b599fc64edfc6998d42c055bBlock Operator
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