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 3194667 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3196055 epoch_slot_no: 20855 block_no: 3194518 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2081 time: 2019-10-03 17:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb15b72c0c3096620ee6f6e1d96758dcfad3011a9454c4ec260861e32b29bf4fBlock Operator
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