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 3161343 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3162731 epoch_slot_no: 9131 block_no: 3161195 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1564 time: 2019-09-26 00:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85e0e97a7e93a0f24f42566c8a8a78502fd993cbaad3c34662f7bf4e20959d35Block Operator
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