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 3160369 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3161757 epoch_slot_no: 8157 block_no: 3160221 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-09-25 19:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x124ba34ab7547681bd1169942720797d6e08fbda401fa2a2d08306debeb9a5a9Block Operator
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