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 3191194 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3192582 epoch_slot_no: 17382 block_no: 3191045 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1309 time: 2019-10-02 22:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8d8f1f23887c46acd17318c7cec88269c85f17ae4079dac393fae7bc3cc5957Block Operator
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