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 3180495 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3181883 epoch_slot_no: 6683 block_no: 3180346 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2019-09-30 10:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae2975a1a9788871dcc2bfe3300d7774a40d6738e5ed02b5475cff217b85519aBlock Operator
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