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 3168476 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3169865 epoch_slot_no: 16265 block_no: 3168328 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-09-27 16:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9ad2f3c4a862999df9b23340d98ce16be9ae135ddf112483b3dcc84eff5e527Block Operator
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