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 3178782 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3180170 epoch_slot_no: 4970 block_no: 3178633 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-09-30 01:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47d6d09c5ee563fa3b1b6e6d87cc1b6499b7cccf590b4c10d40b8e06b7380a6bBlock Operator
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