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 3181907 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3183295 epoch_slot_no: 8095 block_no: 3181758 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1672 time: 2019-09-30 18:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9c0ffc74f6be80cb5bec2f3c5567932d4167bd5c69b063634c5ebeb57cb3608Block Operator
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