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 3194337 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3195725 epoch_slot_no: 20525 block_no: 3194188 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1375 time: 2019-10-03 15:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1602c58c9b11d8149aec3e8906976b96d386bfe7006438dbff6e1ecd42bc116Block Operator
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