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 3160647 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3162035 epoch_slot_no: 8435 block_no: 3160499 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-09-25 20:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9bb323b06ed921d7ceff1555f2e0da502a8a49a9731481c24557787d58de2faBlock Operator
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