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 3164317 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3165706 epoch_slot_no: 12106 block_no: 3164169 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4895 time: 2019-09-26 17:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cfc63a3e5293b9d190c0677d12a07363b021de65cc62401a1effcbe3d4926deBlock Operator
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