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 3193677 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3195065 epoch_slot_no: 19865 block_no: 3193528 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 956 time: 2019-10-03 12:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7ff201f321fd4c819ead6121bc858fca0a2dac4c2e752050d19260d19bc63dcBlock Operator
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