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 3160535 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3161923 epoch_slot_no: 8323 block_no: 3160387 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1504 time: 2019-09-25 19:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d4c795693bd31f179a7365aa3ad9eba1378db18b83d7e85c0f0b441ab4811faBlock Operator
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