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 3193584 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3194972 epoch_slot_no: 19772 block_no: 3193435 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1699 time: 2019-10-03 11:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c021f27f8237692c1c09894d8835de11d4fddc3255ce6bce3001b9252bf2d68Block Operator
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