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 3165578 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3166967 epoch_slot_no: 13367 block_no: 3165430 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-09-27 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd733a0adbc244b6e1c1ff1020d82b6ed386444079777e12c85676bdb58b1a9e7Block Operator
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