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 3167279 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3168668 epoch_slot_no: 15068 block_no: 3167131 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2019-09-27 09:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3f63efd156f4bee7460e176e7f3f71d03a2ab2f8507e961bdc443ef6f811b40Block Operator
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