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 3181829 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3183217 epoch_slot_no: 8017 block_no: 3181680 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1525 time: 2019-09-30 18:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33ef0824331193b528c9a255fa2f8050191ede6a692df4a3a8e2d4116b58346eBlock Operator
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