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 3190171 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3191559 epoch_slot_no: 16359 block_no: 3190022 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2220 time: 2019-10-02 16:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ab1ac14333a61ab999fc26d7ca36e0fa7c40716829acd25b6644f38347380a1Block Operator
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