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 3179034 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3180422 epoch_slot_no: 5222 block_no: 3178885 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1525 time: 2019-09-30 02:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd962cbd0341460071d7f35bff424a22fa3c9257b3b74f129fc004cd476d7b5adBlock Operator
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