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 3180967 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3182355 epoch_slot_no: 7155 block_no: 3180818 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-09-30 13:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58be58d71fbe48300bd37d6d3a83ccc7b5614c6ae19e7db387633a16d50bb7bdBlock Operator
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