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 3160862 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3162250 epoch_slot_no: 8650 block_no: 3160714 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2019-09-25 21:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1055eebfd1d84b465427408423f6f2fb3440bad3199992c5e3c42715fa84f01dBlock Operator
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