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 3167024 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3168413 epoch_slot_no: 14813 block_no: 3166876 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-09-27 08:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf027e88da298719fbe46ba13a197c348a4a17056e27f5bcb4c4b92a0ed4418f9Block Operator
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