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 3190533 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3191921 epoch_slot_no: 16721 block_no: 3190384 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1664 time: 2019-10-02 18:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1264b88d0a26f56a7e4396897ccba01d658c8c19b38afb3714c3457f244f4aa9Block Operator
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