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 3183241 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3184629 epoch_slot_no: 9429 block_no: 3183092 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2288 time: 2019-10-01 02:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ca5d199598ba3ceaeaadd551570e50aff2fe2e3258cf51fe70e08b83fa89927Block Operator
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