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 3187490 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3188878 epoch_slot_no: 13678 block_no: 3187341 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1271 time: 2019-10-02 01:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa83e4a2c5ee9761c2d7b17d0d96fd29ce775e74fc60ecae7a5f2f84dd9ffdcdbBlock Operator
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