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 3190307 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3191695 epoch_slot_no: 16495 block_no: 3190158 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2019-10-02 17:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb41ede161458a5cb9f090c641ab363169ad2f35c7c2b43c9b53eda5ec29122e8Block Operator
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