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 3182053 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3183441 epoch_slot_no: 8241 block_no: 3181904 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1660 time: 2019-09-30 19:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1475ceae718d82fb6a005d202d0faf6b5f2321107c842ada9b1e8cc51f26974dBlock Operator
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