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 3165395 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3166784 epoch_slot_no: 13184 block_no: 3165247 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-09-26 22:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62db3dee1e9d80321f5937b0b27fd65ef13e46bf31213274419c4fed6625a0a7Block Operator
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