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 3161768 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3163157 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 3161620 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1753 time: 2019-09-26 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x818a4ec89cc48a070b39becc8a7b38244404f0b8871d2239ac19ea84b05545c2Block Operator
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