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 3183767 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3185155 epoch_slot_no: 9955 block_no: 3183618 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1695 time: 2019-10-01 05:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30ef8d0810b1ebaef2c59f783212a721605d37457298f3decb6668bf39248401Block Operator
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