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 3167490 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3168879 epoch_slot_no: 15279 block_no: 3167342 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1660 time: 2019-09-27 10:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6408fdc148784fc2b5fb00f84e1be87d548604e987608a92447d42967c0bf4f0Block Operator
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