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 3184308 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3185696 epoch_slot_no: 10496 block_no: 3184159 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1935 time: 2019-10-01 08:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5113ae1938aeb75d1a489699f6f6553bca2292955aef16ef8b178ac317cbb72Block Operator
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