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 3168310 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3169699 epoch_slot_no: 16099 block_no: 3168162 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2019-09-27 15:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f513f6be41061178864b3cca1af237faf9957b544b8e1ee43789c0d9d477f6eBlock Operator
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