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 3164588 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3165977 epoch_slot_no: 12377 block_no: 3164440 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2684 time: 2019-09-26 18:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x811ce919a0f748d2a441d86d8fdd660dba10dca71c31d2ee00da6b0650f12159Block Operator
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