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 3183153 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3184541 epoch_slot_no: 9341 block_no: 3183004 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-10-01 01:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0132b3f8b3f91f21a598ee6dd6d1ef574f652dcbcc2145339453a5725fcf4d92Block Operator
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