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 3182679 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3184067 epoch_slot_no: 8867 block_no: 3182530 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2822 time: 2019-09-30 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x220ddd67378abb44735d0994edfd613daeeeb534c8a55e5fc31fff78ed67788eBlock Operator
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