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 3179903 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3181291 epoch_slot_no: 6091 block_no: 3179754 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1168 time: 2019-09-30 07:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c6ec64880593fa4661576b75fc278b4b2839e0508c204f3b2b3b25acc47dcf2Block Operator
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