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 3180842 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3182230 epoch_slot_no: 7030 block_no: 3180693 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-09-30 12:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x420a73ef1401d8046934ef4725df779cf54415129b8be61a8816d43f6e7d716aBlock Operator
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