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 3197212 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3198599 epoch_slot_no: 1799 block_no: 3197062 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1316 time: 2019-10-04 07:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x168b47a2928ac5040f71bd18215ad284cd4ec1890234d1c0b15db78593bc1989Block Operator
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