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 3164468 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3165857 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 3164320 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4459 time: 2019-09-26 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9d1d42aed55369f3cfb9ab6ba8d8fc008a5ff10756d8c82b11550efd1ce8d7bBlock Operator
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