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 3166158 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3167547 epoch_slot_no: 13947 block_no: 3166010 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2019-09-27 03:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x858c19e27c965920caa8c8ab4a34677c1bba4d8e152832803f45ddf31d7d868dBlock Operator
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