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 3190419 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3191807 epoch_slot_no: 16607 block_no: 3190270 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2019-10-02 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc59d3ad10c495c3266cb32b74a363f5d6f32f6ef1c9a1ee80d56b7117e44d113Block Operator
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