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 3191789 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3193177 epoch_slot_no: 17977 block_no: 3191640 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-10-03 01:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f1b5a6e3fc7a0311ba4d19d33ae706fdcfa26252de08d291e8fe4e1a16ce953Block Operator
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