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 3190743 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3192131 epoch_slot_no: 16931 block_no: 3190594 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2678 time: 2019-10-02 19:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x311d2c6e32c9677fb86fde53d993c56611a33844049ac2a3e37a6309f07621d7Block Operator
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