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 3192577 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3193965 epoch_slot_no: 18765 block_no: 3192428 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1375 time: 2019-10-03 05:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a103519f6403b53247de62077c246c26f421b2b96eefb82c18f1bb7ade7c3b3Block Operator
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