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 3194249 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3195637 epoch_slot_no: 20437 block_no: 3194100 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2019-10-03 15:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cf433eede108a62fdda6fcf2e1154f3e7a44981f20dd91947b6549b6977bb4cBlock Operator
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