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 3183069 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3184457 epoch_slot_no: 9257 block_no: 3182920 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-10-01 01:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36b3cd7c613075ee1d2a413e3b57bce26584117d93bd77a10de8e22ec5294c05Block Operator
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