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 3169313 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3170702 epoch_slot_no: 17102 block_no: 3169165 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-09-27 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x529db53da1e1cb979d83f6cf0fb64c3ac6086fc860baec27e8fb119438236cfcBlock Operator
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