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 3184502 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3185890 epoch_slot_no: 10690 block_no: 3184353 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-01 09:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf999e4944fbe9bd66a915343c40462bc043cf9bf8c86cd48d6a5a5d80c53e47bBlock Operator
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