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 3185379 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3186767 epoch_slot_no: 11567 block_no: 3185230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3895 time: 2019-10-01 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1adae4c1b7a4304cb8a2118fd95bc8afa0e07e8228812c205c4e68eaefee2914Block Operator
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