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 3160305 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3161693 epoch_slot_no: 8093 block_no: 3160157 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2473 time: 2019-09-25 18:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4e14f922c4dfaae2c58473a21b0d972faafa9ff45469e189d75b92d7c6e42eaBlock Operator
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