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 3192006 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3193394 epoch_slot_no: 18194 block_no: 3191857 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2463 time: 2019-10-03 02:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10ef37798fc26100f67b9456e4a8664d5bedfc64f7ab00f4b7c3b8fbbf5d5ef7Block Operator
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