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 3190352 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3191740 epoch_slot_no: 16540 block_no: 3190203 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1980 time: 2019-10-02 17:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c1d790a5d40f1d08cf0f2ae4bff8245e00e3f9d78fe2e093d144a2dee16ae26Block Operator
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