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 3192728 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3194116 epoch_slot_no: 18916 block_no: 3192579 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1342 time: 2019-10-03 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5f4e039b203f57f12a8416165541944e5bc23125e18f5f3266eb7be68399594Block Operator
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