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 3180830 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3182218 epoch_slot_no: 7018 block_no: 3180681 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1302 time: 2019-09-30 12:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb3edfaef2f84c58a14cb9e2d5da1859c6d3ba9c1711e875a108956f488a049aBlock Operator
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