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 3167348 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3168737 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 3167200 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5678 time: 2019-09-27 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6d6bfabb8e0b2ab6cdf9f004050167292e49a2e661d0b817f837692902d3ce6Block Operator
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