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 3181072 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3182460 epoch_slot_no: 7260 block_no: 3180923 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2543 time: 2019-09-30 14:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f99a7faf3e0ddfa8258d8e1717c2761de35b10c08430f6780e0ef78fd4a6553Block Operator
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