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 3185241 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3186629 epoch_slot_no: 11429 block_no: 3185092 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-10-01 13:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x043fca8b0fc7e6e54c0d171073b486c4cbba8393f40fc4e7a0e2da3c333d86d4Block Operator
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