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 3169863 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3171252 epoch_slot_no: 17652 block_no: 3169715 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1384 time: 2019-09-27 23:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58409cfdbf0317bf34562ced0b236d59c8e21c4317eac012488609bcd3d0d730Block Operator
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