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 3192322 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3193710 epoch_slot_no: 18510 block_no: 3192173 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2019-10-03 04:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fa8537dfcd23dcf1088896ebf295808b2f1028d3a2e11641f0fe4792c847b9fBlock Operator
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