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 3161058 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3162446 epoch_slot_no: 8846 block_no: 3160910 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-25 22:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf14476f8be4dbb75347c30c10f1ce54d89a0c2b7c377842af6f8fdf923e682aBlock Operator
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