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 3189781 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3191169 epoch_slot_no: 15969 block_no: 3189632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1862 time: 2019-10-02 14:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0a8c856648ee0e223e39e86cb6f475f7dd9b72d6263fb76d5bedfd0b3604ff5Block Operator
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