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 3180576 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3181964 epoch_slot_no: 6764 block_no: 3180427 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-09-30 11:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf5f522c2a5d39c19d3e8e005fe09cc1dfe94c2ca829332abb379ec93be1fe7dBlock Operator
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