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 3179468 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3180856 epoch_slot_no: 5656 block_no: 3179319 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-09-30 05:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb36bf9ec7b5aae02a3b71c20b8bd589f436826fc1b24be607457ff4669bd91b0Block Operator
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