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 3183887 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3185275 epoch_slot_no: 10075 block_no: 3183738 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-10-01 05:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacb7cfe138ca11824a4bf2905133f426c58ea024d77e8bc008751626a5d07b09Block Operator
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