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 3193539 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3194927 epoch_slot_no: 19727 block_no: 3193390 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-03 11:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x167f3d24f823d306572592311b45f3aae2ea800abef0153b975f5a1114b41543Block Operator
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