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 3164235 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3165624 epoch_slot_no: 12024 block_no: 3164087 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2644 time: 2019-09-26 16:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d797ec009fba62a864c0551e0e1dfc37d4eab39bd9e8d7238f366b799500b9dBlock Operator
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