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 3181178 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3182566 epoch_slot_no: 7366 block_no: 3181029 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2019-09-30 14:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe75c7bd0c539bcdab7e73861d4f6b0d2c2c21c2ff4d4028c45157044d2f8b7baBlock Operator
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