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 3165009 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3166398 epoch_slot_no: 12798 block_no: 3164861 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1573 time: 2019-09-26 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa542f99aeb8e003091de595798b9af8504272e4ee2940f23557366d055b9371cBlock Operator
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