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 3163923 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3165312 epoch_slot_no: 11712 block_no: 3163775 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4288 time: 2019-09-26 14:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7412747dee0c1236ef7d6233461a5f03fd37e94f3e19caeb7eb5d370c875d19bBlock Operator
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