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 3187091 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3188479 epoch_slot_no: 13279 block_no: 3186942 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1718 time: 2019-10-01 23:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x769e98895331d54fa6f6a8c0173751214f7563645c4bd0bf5fcce6237a46b7b1Block Operator
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