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 3165383 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3166772 epoch_slot_no: 13172 block_no: 3165235 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2019-09-26 22:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b2114cff4ee183464b58b5c855d27fbbb2681030f1a2ad4e1c52f876115c07fBlock Operator
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