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 3161077 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3162465 epoch_slot_no: 8865 block_no: 3160929 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-25 22:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f7b3cd61efa48a3b32f178059591dfc3f5c258c1244feabfb0c0c65aea539f9Block Operator
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