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 3165623 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3167012 epoch_slot_no: 13412 block_no: 3165475 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1505 time: 2019-09-27 00:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdb57933f6b29e5df6bd0065b68446308f2fd83f0b016d1d261a7dd928f628a8Block Operator
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