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 3163679 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3165068 epoch_slot_no: 11468 block_no: 3163531 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1170 time: 2019-09-26 13:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5a1bfdf400969a4001a34584e0f41ed55892fe94d71a47461663d63d75f57dcBlock Operator
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