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 3197194 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3198581 epoch_slot_no: 1781 block_no: 3197044 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1989 time: 2019-10-04 07:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1a90dd7794403847fc4359831fc5b1f398dc3b4c28597044318534afe17f702Block Operator
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