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 3161109 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3162497 epoch_slot_no: 8897 block_no: 3160961 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2078 time: 2019-09-25 23:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09861a646255e0a7c216df732b1a706cc528c35a024cacef1930a3e167befb88Block Operator
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