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 3185375 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3186763 epoch_slot_no: 11563 block_no: 3185226 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1297 time: 2019-10-01 13:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x582f428a3dda92c3029051a1d586d75f8355943ac1bc3e9d1ef3be4b06f6e807Block Operator
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