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 3168020 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3169409 epoch_slot_no: 15809 block_no: 3167872 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2416 time: 2019-09-27 13:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90b5a94e956476a5c41772ae8c04460b176f25b7e4b74c24b8af3974ca3a435cBlock Operator
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