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 3183262 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3184650 epoch_slot_no: 9450 block_no: 3183113 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-01 02:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34eedbf8f6e75e238f4ebd17d184c1e7daafdc24cad84eecaa5e6ad62818d876Block Operator
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