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 3166088 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3167477 epoch_slot_no: 13877 block_no: 3165940 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3345 time: 2019-09-27 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x435b8509e29895896feb8f712427cef762b49a74588acaa8f602af7b2720b7b1Block Operator
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