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 3191525 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3192913 epoch_slot_no: 17713 block_no: 3191376 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1851 time: 2019-10-03 00:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd21b485d2a7d04a6557bd3f20d00e41dc713a7b02ab78b9fa7583c3b2c7d19dbBlock Operator
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