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 3183772 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3185160 epoch_slot_no: 9960 block_no: 3183623 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-10-01 05:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccdec8e3bf5ee1671bc8fefcc2f14eb0c78bb0b4b2c1c325142f41a4f1d6fc1cBlock Operator
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