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 3166257 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3167646 epoch_slot_no: 14046 block_no: 3166109 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2013 time: 2019-09-27 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x590c6c6ee4f0ffd49349c5cb1e8b581c7c38f2dd44e683753c62cc2259fdee23Block Operator
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