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 3193960 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3195348 epoch_slot_no: 20148 block_no: 3193811 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2019-10-03 13:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd412641254d0c5cbae18d56cdb8f0c6b39a0843240f13df42e90c008dc391120Block Operator
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