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 3184920 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3186308 epoch_slot_no: 11108 block_no: 3184771 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1264 time: 2019-10-01 11:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cdc1ce31a3f71bf9033e17ea0111d1b3857fa4cc8935d27072946fc3da4d142Block Operator
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