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 3180639 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3182027 epoch_slot_no: 6827 block_no: 3180490 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2019-09-30 11:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6653456f6262065e6283bc6ad3befa83043731162336fac30b139a64cb885880Block Operator
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