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 3182278 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3183666 epoch_slot_no: 8466 block_no: 3182129 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2763 time: 2019-09-30 20:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1dc91526d8192b2253c0194fb377c748b3d029d1aef2c7d22a61604026d7d7f8Block Operator
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