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 3180515 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3181903 epoch_slot_no: 6703 block_no: 3180366 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1706 time: 2019-09-30 10:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94cd43296cf4eb9e389dfe3454fd09841e86350f40eb835ed5053d231623023fBlock Operator
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