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 3163686 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3165075 epoch_slot_no: 11475 block_no: 3163538 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2019-09-26 13:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86ec17f7bf22c888f09fe34d05a4544e84086f11a959293140564a750a8fce6fBlock Operator
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