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 3180590 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3181978 epoch_slot_no: 6778 block_no: 3180441 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2019-09-30 11:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b26b07482f2f3d020730dca19a13b1b8c601ebef4aaf0eb026b9dfc1ddf7159Block Operator
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