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 3186234 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3187622 epoch_slot_no: 12422 block_no: 3186085 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1342 time: 2019-10-01 18:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefa864df1dc6ec73acc726995de4172e2adb13fd115597c1fd4fdc096d9c907cBlock Operator
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