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 3180704 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3182092 epoch_slot_no: 6892 block_no: 3180555 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2403 time: 2019-09-30 12:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c614ae8ccd5cc5929d887d1f7fef7ca6a5ae0f96dd82f83d7a27747649c81d1Block Operator
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