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 3165590 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3166979 epoch_slot_no: 13379 block_no: 3165442 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-09-27 00:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x284700841dc830cf8b5cb00cb7a9fa67560fb38efb2ce014b5e90db3063f31ceBlock Operator
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