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 3165613 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3167002 epoch_slot_no: 13402 block_no: 3165465 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6426 time: 2019-09-27 00:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x226cfd1253749e4df6b50f7baf6aac6d816fe09a7b492582f68177ef48561299Block Operator
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