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 3161965 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3163354 epoch_slot_no: 9754 block_no: 3161817 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1379 time: 2019-09-26 03:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefb5c9780ad450182d77ac1ab9406d8ab37e50726aa54f8a77359bc87585e297Block Operator
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