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 3180395 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3181783 epoch_slot_no: 6583 block_no: 3180246 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2021 time: 2019-09-30 10:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0220b3eec360d55adcd4de18d913c533481c802cde48c2d68c1a00d2d7b01459Block Operator
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