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 3193942 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3195330 epoch_slot_no: 20130 block_no: 3193793 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-10-03 13:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e5f23e607d512a7c2a9a80080b3723d4b37de6bf5357b69f3b517b49a292778Block Operator
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