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 3183181 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3184569 epoch_slot_no: 9369 block_no: 3183032 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1884 time: 2019-10-01 01:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0a5a2a347b2f666bbff4f4fd7b82b07f997ca6b996eb64a45ecfa558e1fb13eBlock Operator
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