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 3164407 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3165796 epoch_slot_no: 12196 block_no: 3164259 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-09-26 17:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08b753cdc20b44517935a4bb86b3b0cce349969e91a7a03e7ff145aca8bc5f44Block Operator
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