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 3184414 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3185802 epoch_slot_no: 10602 block_no: 3184265 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2263 time: 2019-10-01 08:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40a5e63b505dd3a162b650b01d18380e9fcf43accdbeb8580d3e27cbaef92464Block Operator
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