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 3164678 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3166067 epoch_slot_no: 12467 block_no: 3164530 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2635 time: 2019-09-26 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x720497bd924c440161ecf9f425a0da634aebb59dc3ae28ebc4b2fbc8df2e5c59Block Operator
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