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 3193224 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3194612 epoch_slot_no: 19412 block_no: 3193075 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1560 time: 2019-10-03 09:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x271f4720e8bd66b6707fc4e6c06dcac2a93b78c71c618927bdb3edfe127b4950Block Operator
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