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 3161890 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3163279 epoch_slot_no: 9679 block_no: 3161742 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2019-09-26 03:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f00bc5fea36caeb0c9d22106e8fb3c5f409ff8debdac5719dad9c04d2d40710Block Operator
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