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 3185709 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3187097 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 3185560 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4428 time: 2019-10-01 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x813e728bcb9c7e57ef942f52cc29f40648d1c0dba9e874a3b4319e333e85f302Block Operator
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