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 3185377 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3186765 epoch_slot_no: 11565 block_no: 3185228 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1613 time: 2019-10-01 13:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53d91bc9103a18aef0c492ee49ffaed37f33fa1df1434a13227994e16082cadcBlock Operator
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