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 3185688 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3187076 epoch_slot_no: 11876 block_no: 3185539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1741 time: 2019-10-01 15:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26ff992f675f9f2fbc94d3c6b9caf6200ce214b412d0545b2b4001022db01bbeBlock Operator
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