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 3165686 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3167075 epoch_slot_no: 13475 block_no: 3165538 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1857 time: 2019-09-27 00:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f4609a5472a1313a3daea48609ea74001b3d44c40b3743c8a8115d5b8a29015Block Operator
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