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 3185360 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3186748 epoch_slot_no: 11548 block_no: 3185211 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1902 time: 2019-10-01 13:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaba6ce2169b8bd84fb19a4935034054936667a0bd6e69d327df42e690fff0580Block Operator
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