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 3160362 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3161750 epoch_slot_no: 8150 block_no: 3160214 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2019-09-25 19:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6e110b4e098c3ef3ce39e400418c3404833d06bbc78cf1d759925d15bcea815Block Operator
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