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 3179517 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3180905 epoch_slot_no: 5705 block_no: 3179368 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2329 time: 2019-09-30 05:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3988fcacba9055b08f65cfa511d3d55f022372370d556d56660b1cd0cd6b18bfBlock Operator
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