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 3161948 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3163337 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 3161800 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4822 time: 2019-09-26 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x930140dfeb074fc45d402aa8a08fef26a8b756a11b8c68b64cdfa0d247ab3359Block Operator
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