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 3185169 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3186557 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 3185020 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3370 time: 2019-10-01 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccbd1ea383c7ae548cd48e0fb61c55877e6fe6b01ba654cc455b49095c004a0aBlock Operator
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