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 3187917 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3189305 epoch_slot_no: 14105 block_no: 3187768 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2019-10-02 04:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9fe3991509549e032806f5c2b918de2a07a59778be7460d554b5995d20bff5dBlock Operator
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