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 3182829 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3184217 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 3182680 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2827 time: 2019-09-30 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e98d2464d922b0b3db4efc25f35a4f4da30f7fd4e8fbe6d1329b59cf8e1c548Block Operator
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