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 3182663 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3184051 epoch_slot_no: 8851 block_no: 3182514 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2659 time: 2019-09-30 22:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb84adb1bbe12c76b096eb2294878d81a0172e7445f1b83d2e372829d5ba1387Block Operator
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