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 3191961 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3193349 epoch_slot_no: 18149 block_no: 3191812 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1342 time: 2019-10-03 02:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64ad47ef4ccf6b86ccee7bc6c151b0a43db582d866817602dca62ad8f1cddfd8Block Operator
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