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 3162017 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3163406 epoch_slot_no: 9806 block_no: 3161869 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-26 04:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1219ef9ed715be9a204202c7bde99d6c6ac0dc25d1ca5a22cd099e86f2614ccBlock Operator
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