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 3186715 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3188103 epoch_slot_no: 12903 block_no: 3186566 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1728 time: 2019-10-01 21:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x674db8876c17c1a5eebed1991a532a2f56b842f52b2bd34fc2e2a0f2ce45b8a3Block Operator
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