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 3161326 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3162714 epoch_slot_no: 9114 block_no: 3161178 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-26 00:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x282db53eb9b6bc32a6749a59ceba138eed780110d8e78f48bbe7147f6e59714dBlock Operator
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