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 3160380 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3161768 epoch_slot_no: 8168 block_no: 3160232 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2236 time: 2019-09-25 19:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7093e3905ee148af5c44ef363c479f4a230fe3adf7ac203a0b22d1f3fb4088d5Block Operator
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