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 3184475 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3185863 epoch_slot_no: 10663 block_no: 3184326 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-10-01 08:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x879d13adac991190f95fe31f413b084e13c982957d38dca082403ae6b7222468Block Operator
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