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 3181123 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3182511 epoch_slot_no: 7311 block_no: 3180974 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1537 time: 2019-09-30 14:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa23b045ed4971a44c945706df2e9f9c69bc3c5c880ecaf83f03dd0b34b6c3286Block Operator
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