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 3184449 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3185837 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 3184300 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4814 time: 2019-10-01 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab0e48bdac841e38fff30f26c93018a74f8bec42322dd7653b0fceb1f6025952Block Operator
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