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 3184683 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3186071 epoch_slot_no: 10871 block_no: 3184534 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-10-01 10:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04b16bedf4f924f3c830867c62930da39991ecf83e79973c2409af9db187d42aBlock Operator
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