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 3179259 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3180647 epoch_slot_no: 5447 block_no: 3179110 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2571 time: 2019-09-30 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x733181f46dbf8ee4ea00944affe1500e1242aa6a7a079f5e9e98f1c4d69898aaBlock Operator
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