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 3164120 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3165509 epoch_slot_no: 11909 block_no: 3163972 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3690 time: 2019-09-26 15:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a8ad464325c66a70d1b78bfe17fd0f3e8fd3dda02348d6ae01a182a1341e4efBlock Operator
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