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 3194306 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3195694 epoch_slot_no: 20494 block_no: 3194157 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2040 time: 2019-10-03 15:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x935151700468b90c3261e3a8410724602b2979cc6d4e6ef30b049b5ebf4aeab8Block Operator
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