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 3182609 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3183997 epoch_slot_no: 8797 block_no: 3182460 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2019-09-30 22:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9aa9c5100bed205432be9463065558f6a45f45384c609de4ab28298cf4654a17Block Operator
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