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 3166047 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3167436 epoch_slot_no: 13836 block_no: 3165899 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1340 time: 2019-09-27 02:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc13157873c83995770afdd05379e6a42f63638eb5e78f0b298df8e9d96e5f83Block Operator
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