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 3167888 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3169277 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 3167740 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5855 time: 2019-09-27 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e1ea31845127f8f41ae47c79a0a92ffecf100a5a89229ce2da22eb94844a7beBlock Operator
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