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 3160689 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3162077 epoch_slot_no: 8477 block_no: 3160541 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3332 time: 2019-09-25 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bdcdf343ae3e63a9a5355eaec8c7e0dc529d11ab2e9ed4862311f0d812ad79cBlock Operator
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