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 3179184 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3180572 epoch_slot_no: 5372 block_no: 3179035 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1681 time: 2019-09-30 03:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73e0cb2348fb9a3a4f0094fd153483e3d2cc1594464cce6169bc10c170b765b3Block Operator
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