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 3160197 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3161585 epoch_slot_no: 7985 block_no: 3160049 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-09-25 18:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54d0b980a019621de486e6963461e97b4a7a8d169c8cc4df7b3e51e25d3d7711Block Operator
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