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 3160335 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3161723 epoch_slot_no: 8123 block_no: 3160187 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3446 time: 2019-09-25 18:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5aeda9cd8a1220ac48965b966952a36200bc5b7d70f16b7e84220baab412444dBlock Operator
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