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 3164249 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3165638 epoch_slot_no: 12038 block_no: 3164101 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3911 time: 2019-09-26 16:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45188dca1099ce6199e3e084bd30701533ca5e49d44445d5d7dcf14ac7adfde8Block Operator
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