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 3184874 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3186262 epoch_slot_no: 11062 block_no: 3184725 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1659 time: 2019-10-01 11:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd7730cc41ea3dd19f36b14e48bcc5e47431cc434a11b623c425b20a40cf46f3Block Operator
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