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 3161274 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3162662 epoch_slot_no: 9062 block_no: 3161126 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2019-09-26 00:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x960dfaf7ee054a2f007d9eccfa6793c1b647b7d4209bd6e26430926d95249505Block Operator
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