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 3161609 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3162998 epoch_slot_no: 9398 block_no: 3161461 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1379 time: 2019-09-26 01:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf16baf4c07f740126196a865056e24d83cb6b06fa2288f51b9cf80bd80f6517Block Operator
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