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 3181135 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3182523 epoch_slot_no: 7323 block_no: 3180986 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-09-30 14:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a5c1a1beaecabc78efd3acb9c0fdd6dd8d817e1efa04fa45f433602f4affebbBlock Operator
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