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 3179427 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3180815 epoch_slot_no: 5615 block_no: 3179278 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1882 time: 2019-09-30 04:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f386ad88cca2fa0e04d1ff7f5f85bc549d08c33756528b4dae00c3415e25ee1Block Operator
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