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 3181389 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3182777 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 3181240 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4240 time: 2019-09-30 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28f344b0852a70606095f796218c7cd44f51cc4f562f500edd36a833835f868aBlock Operator
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