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 3191796 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3193184 epoch_slot_no: 17984 block_no: 3191647 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2919 time: 2019-10-03 01:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff75a996dd5224a34126a19983da8f2a566d718e359c426fb0fd47f0f1c8089dBlock Operator
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