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 3193933 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3195321 epoch_slot_no: 20121 block_no: 3193784 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-03 13:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa84015e5316f8a0d2479899c447dc29c1c8df7b13240635ec58498e63ee016f3Block Operator
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