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 3184880 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3186268 epoch_slot_no: 11068 block_no: 3184731 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1506 time: 2019-10-01 11:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28699cd4ca64b315695b3b5377a9148b89583ffb65f6dc70b1f05524c366b46fBlock Operator
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