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 3184369 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3185757 epoch_slot_no: 10557 block_no: 3184220 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-01 08:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bcc0a597047ac490d328cf07ff89df477f253b4e1e86965a0a3d4831e0d67dfBlock Operator
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