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 3193989 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3195377 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 3193840 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2829 time: 2019-10-03 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x521bb3f77eca6d1564fc8ee653a3942598639d58347c3e9167ae742c39e55185Block Operator
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