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 3160432 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3161820 epoch_slot_no: 8220 block_no: 3160284 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2442 time: 2019-09-25 19:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4b650fc40807137961158bd8756b5c8029a74fccc3e4e6909996fd9f11a2c93Block Operator
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