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 3194338 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3195726 epoch_slot_no: 20526 block_no: 3194189 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-03 15:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bd8a31542d967f09afd3715f24a6f8e4e33e94b517454a8b36f5937c3fbf994Block Operator
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