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 3184143 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3185531 epoch_slot_no: 10331 block_no: 3183994 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1346 time: 2019-10-01 07:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd87d426a62aae8c7a31289ba63d18bfdb65a520ac13f0aa2979ce195276ef95cBlock Operator
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