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 3181242 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3182630 epoch_slot_no: 7430 block_no: 3181093 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1459 time: 2019-09-30 15:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ccf5020d36d79d0776f716bdc6d09ce09886ffec83c5a03a3c008698f79e37bBlock Operator
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