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 3160636 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3162024 epoch_slot_no: 8424 block_no: 3160488 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2754 time: 2019-09-25 20:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e537b43a861a78d0bc9520d22985c0bf186203b18166f54618f770b714c22e2Block Operator
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