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 3182611 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3183999 epoch_slot_no: 8799 block_no: 3182462 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2478 time: 2019-09-30 22:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7115da9a61234704356039d4984f85e6372ae338f0598dbb25d2af5074a0cc90Block Operator
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