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 3181208 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3182596 epoch_slot_no: 7396 block_no: 3181059 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3229 time: 2019-09-30 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4ae836124b9140aa9fa2883f59a7f70f673396d08e8a5a6acfa59acd0acf26cBlock Operator
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