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 3180489 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3181877 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 3180340 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6402 time: 2019-09-30 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43375c12ceab2caaf8df0d6a5c7a90cdb3acad6896953aa3a3055b08af79a686Block Operator
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