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 3191089 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3192477 epoch_slot_no: 17277 block_no: 3190940 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2019-10-02 21:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94f9060525c2cff04e171e1798e6a72eb78ba355e2cb6575a6c2d5ec65b36410Block Operator
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