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 3184865 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3186253 epoch_slot_no: 11053 block_no: 3184716 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1379 time: 2019-10-01 11:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09ad1059d7e365b230eef75653b21a86370b1214e6d5f225f893590a397a9f5aBlock Operator
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