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 3181298 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3182686 epoch_slot_no: 7486 block_no: 3181149 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1660 time: 2019-09-30 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31b2e16f45d69a27085e0ae833834fcb56899c2b344dcbd8af4b53eb8b66510dBlock Operator
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