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 3191686 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3193074 epoch_slot_no: 17874 block_no: 3191537 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1211 time: 2019-10-03 01:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x192fff817163e280f254cf06ff9fddc0d5a00345d4b87a4d14e5073517b7fa1bBlock Operator
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