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 3167339 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3168728 epoch_slot_no: 15128 block_no: 3167191 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-09-27 09:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a0c13f7ce9fa428c907d77a68ec53ae141d57c32552d4521b57fcd775796b73Block Operator
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