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 3182234 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3183622 epoch_slot_no: 8422 block_no: 3182085 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2304 time: 2019-09-30 20:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf845bd5138cc4dd5b76efdd609fcfea44d018d9c00b52f95704b0e6da8d42ea6Block Operator
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