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 3182843 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3184231 epoch_slot_no: 9031 block_no: 3182694 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1754 time: 2019-09-30 23:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c748fb4a11623b3d43ae6274cff5e23e23d97c57d325c14e0086d27c167c416Block Operator
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