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 3191825 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3193213 epoch_slot_no: 18013 block_no: 3191676 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-03 01:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06dc624f555e2ead02a073be4f71adb798780f6fd6b8c59d5fd8998c4b40fd02Block Operator
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