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 3179171 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3180559 epoch_slot_no: 5359 block_no: 3179022 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1467 time: 2019-09-30 03:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83e6cd085b4c793b839183e77b36b37a42c30bb8f81984a3203d7e53fddf7628Block Operator
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