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 3168486 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3169875 epoch_slot_no: 16275 block_no: 3168338 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1750 time: 2019-09-27 16:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04bf1038cc38c2b72b04f22cf32cc3194b81377ce673a0499f575cc8b4ce5045Block Operator
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