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 3188082 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3189470 epoch_slot_no: 14270 block_no: 3187933 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2019-10-02 05:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd0bb3744cca5bdc93e1d39f5953c66f02a3971a79ee65a35e4332c419f92f40Block Operator
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