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 3165940 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3167329 epoch_slot_no: 13729 block_no: 3165792 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-09-27 02:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46b9669011cd630e6d595890cf1a6da24e9780fd07902157139bf21fa511e4efBlock Operator
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