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 3179575 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3180963 epoch_slot_no: 5763 block_no: 3179426 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-09-30 05:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c93a136f9c869226995621a8466ec7ee6d1bea013ef19761129efb6c89f790aBlock Operator
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