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 3191871 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3193259 epoch_slot_no: 18059 block_no: 3191722 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-10-03 02:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcde92a8c6d018a7f56afeded470aa54be7285389d1e68e48bea5fcafcd1d7f3Block Operator
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