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 3165641 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3167030 epoch_slot_no: 13430 block_no: 3165493 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2019-09-27 00:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d6a25a620c8425d64f04f3437ec3479e5be5c19dc51fa3b0b1a5862abf5402dBlock Operator
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