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 3184489 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3185877 epoch_slot_no: 10677 block_no: 3184340 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2023 time: 2019-10-01 09:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7197b485434d89c89d5997a49ad15de70db7f866c281a5e1acb22f852cee02bbBlock Operator
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