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 3181119 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3182507 epoch_slot_no: 7307 block_no: 3180970 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 909 time: 2019-09-30 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3583afaaaae0a55ca041da4ca66cf0815ea2ac74c8b8c569cd941d3cdcd6050Block Operator
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