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 3185875 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3187263 epoch_slot_no: 12063 block_no: 3185726 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-01 16:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1ccf71bcc5c4d11345f5ad9a35eb8643be79a38cf0a4a4fd03e054f7c461e55Block Operator
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