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 3181959 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3183347 epoch_slot_no: 8147 block_no: 3181810 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3330 time: 2019-09-30 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3e1e7158ec0f5f469ccbddc422a1d14c28f2646d3a4f43e9c7149daf1999035Block Operator
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