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 3161588 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3162977 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 3161440 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2824 time: 2019-09-26 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x717a790ea07d6a6cb4f944e1705d776de0e84d1a6d85c6bd99fd74e64fd31d58Block Operator
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