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 3190209 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3191597 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 3190060 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10216 time: 2019-10-02 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd530aa19b504f6550d0dedab189ec066ca6ae6bf343872f8be0e68cb6ef3eb28Block Operator
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