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 3180657 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3182045 epoch_slot_no: 6845 block_no: 3180508 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-09-30 11:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49ecdfa80ea251890afe82b4f075b72c72654655cbfa287b866c76bce6067759Block Operator
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