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 3168212 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3169601 epoch_slot_no: 16001 block_no: 3168064 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1525 time: 2019-09-27 14:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcecb15f8eeb8a4df4a3d258a384ea5d9bb939436d3d6992fd97f9fc5ac6dc814Block Operator
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