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 3168320 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3169709 epoch_slot_no: 16109 block_no: 3168172 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-09-27 15:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x259b060895cff3df5ef9b40140eb36b2c74488f1597c21ffd1bb52bee980836bBlock Operator
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