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 3168548 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3169937 epoch_slot_no: 16337 block_no: 3168400 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2019-09-27 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x661b79139de834e62adaaf9333d8d02c77860e33f6be9f75e154402a5b2ffe5cBlock Operator
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