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 3182551 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3183939 epoch_slot_no: 8739 block_no: 3182402 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-09-30 22:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa09fe804b0f1663fef7c8250e5306716c065daffaec7dc5c6a3d4218d36f58ceBlock Operator
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