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 3165188 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3166577 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 3165040 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3520 time: 2019-09-26 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14d6c1626c303c38304652da62bb2299320116b4f2d7a1384d6e5794daafed3aBlock Operator
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