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 3182625 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3184013 epoch_slot_no: 8813 block_no: 3182476 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1231 time: 2019-09-30 22:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda2986e9867d06203057395b75fe07ecbc085c12e89ad464a4384eb32c74d2cdBlock Operator
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