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 3194066 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3195454 epoch_slot_no: 20254 block_no: 3193917 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2019-10-03 14:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaed68da6945a221ed205a4f23911b63bba9d8588cefa4fbe2ff7ea13f120ea19Block Operator
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