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 3161957 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3163346 epoch_slot_no: 9746 block_no: 3161809 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-09-26 03:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac38b6441e28376cf9ab5b0e849729c0f3d5d07094825fe248c3eced7698cd8eBlock Operator
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