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 3192848 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3194236 epoch_slot_no: 19036 block_no: 3192699 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2019-10-03 07:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4701e26ac514b1d23823a661a19312cf741b79e8e75aae928cd68fd41cd5fee2Block Operator
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