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 3168059 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3169448 epoch_slot_no: 15848 block_no: 3167911 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-09-27 13:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e24adc2a2d4eb743aa3d6c08e48a80cd4bca1e1c2f6089f09c8525b89508ef4Block Operator
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