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 3164403 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3165792 epoch_slot_no: 12192 block_no: 3164255 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2105 time: 2019-09-26 17:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93be216b755b73f0ecdf55f64e83a61bd8159992033f4635b3fd173de3a48a07Block Operator
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