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 3167674 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3169063 epoch_slot_no: 15463 block_no: 3167526 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-09-27 11:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2766c9e734804659d6e3597360c51d49d9d5729936570fd1a1b408d76990c21Block Operator
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