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 3167204 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3168593 epoch_slot_no: 14993 block_no: 3167056 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1538 time: 2019-09-27 09:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91b335f721431cf8eac20d75906f999e3d22591c751750e61f5f9a3595fd0fbdBlock Operator
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