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 3179879 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3181267 epoch_slot_no: 6067 block_no: 3179730 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1887 time: 2019-09-30 07:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0ad59a40eea42c6699bdbc739680931ee9ce69b1e4550182b2e2de52a3d8719Block Operator
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