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 3160842 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3162230 epoch_slot_no: 8630 block_no: 3160694 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2929 time: 2019-09-25 21:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2dd40df44464ccbd5683a8f5145895db31434af402d0e434aa7b0b70d9a1d42Block Operator
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