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 3185904 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3187292 epoch_slot_no: 12092 block_no: 3185755 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-10-01 16:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36e5d1cb126e979555fc5be12567e6fd78068dde9478b7fc176ae9a65dabd9a1Block Operator
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