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 3160179 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3161567 epoch_slot_no: 7967 block_no: 3160031 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2590 time: 2019-09-25 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04cbf0ce684f55ff1cc34a2ed3622c16c45739b53a933b306ef8270a6b07f0e3Block Operator
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