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 3194862 Details
Epoch: 147 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3196250 epoch_slot_no: 21050 block_no: 3194713 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1355 time: 2019-10-03 18:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ec737c7eaca5a2ea6a02ab9f6691573e681b9e53aff2fb994d0f90a9ae9bcb1Block Operator
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