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 3164392 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3165781 epoch_slot_no: 12181 block_no: 3164244 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1342 time: 2019-09-26 17:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1dd9b23d55603456a49ce71d9be44bc32b327a3289614ccf735f03e441e3b9bBlock Operator
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