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 3187512 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3188900 epoch_slot_no: 13700 block_no: 3187363 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1299 time: 2019-10-02 01:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76959d6eee4a2e72a8cb85d2de7a621a5cdd8e316a57dbbe7383e6c824852441Block Operator
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