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 3169855 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3171244 epoch_slot_no: 17644 block_no: 3169707 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1666 time: 2019-09-27 23:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ab2090dabba2c0e8824c39fc7e75f92058ba04280b25493f427694acd11d442Block Operator
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