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 3182841 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3184229 epoch_slot_no: 9029 block_no: 3182692 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2019-09-30 23:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b26d2d4c81a83e57618242780ce1c8a5b9f356e7e4d94e2b7c1b51e4726b3caBlock Operator
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