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 3168999 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3170388 epoch_slot_no: 16788 block_no: 3168851 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3708 time: 2019-09-27 19:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f3c6e3bdcf1d518e3504f9599c59b91dbc7c0d06b60875ceb81c45339f93943Block Operator
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