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 3180669 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3182057 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 3180520 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3522 time: 2019-09-30 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x777eb0002dbef3d93209c7f212b6716754ef723a5bc97e1a9a350e6cebe5d681Block Operator
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