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 3182271 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3183659 epoch_slot_no: 8459 block_no: 3182122 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2893 time: 2019-09-30 20:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x728163e9250013197ef323350791ad9b66f5857d0ec25775d19c8a0c25fcdaf8Block Operator
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