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 3181313 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3182701 epoch_slot_no: 7501 block_no: 3181164 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1627 time: 2019-09-30 15:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bef585d8e1ece98ff39dbe820547a1b648f8f151908c668333f474993e8ef58Block Operator
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