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 3185301 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3186689 epoch_slot_no: 11489 block_no: 3185152 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2776 time: 2019-10-01 13:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a639966af95e3993ea4f876aa82487566169c27b5f2761c483b2a029683dd2eBlock Operator
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