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 3179049 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3180437 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 3178900 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6325 time: 2019-09-30 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a7fde376ce9248b3fc326e4c6f004a2bf5378c5da901c3c40eb65e4d2e75a57Block Operator
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