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 3160993 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3162381 epoch_slot_no: 8781 block_no: 3160845 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-25 22:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3aaa09025f7f8d400547dd097665d88f04e4d3b53c9facb86612e45d0308091Block Operator
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