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 3180879 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3182267 epoch_slot_no: 7067 block_no: 3180730 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1894 time: 2019-09-30 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c879615572682bda11bb9a9f70cf86440fbeb3c7216d9ce05e224fca930e984Block Operator
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