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 3184422 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3185810 epoch_slot_no: 10610 block_no: 3184273 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2641 time: 2019-10-01 08:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b01543c7928c5b428771a78f60b24e90add03b2b5fb64561e3298174c747751Block Operator
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