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 3167324 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3168713 epoch_slot_no: 15113 block_no: 3167176 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-09-27 09:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf43f981f10fb8b70528dcf6915959e552319c2e8c2aa4cc2e31b2ac1e45ba560Block Operator
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