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 3184084 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3185472 epoch_slot_no: 10272 block_no: 3183935 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-10-01 06:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08263743b9ae7c50091de5f59884d1bb57960a7de83a998d15c80b6707c73c03Block Operator
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