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 3184292 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3185680 epoch_slot_no: 10480 block_no: 3184143 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-10-01 07:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52eb7c27caa231b2696eb7d50d1041b458e9de918e06eb9061b9a03f83e2aa69Block Operator
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