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 3197221 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3198608 epoch_slot_no: 1808 block_no: 3197071 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2212 time: 2019-10-04 07:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x202da675a7a56b171f23223e88b23737fd50073c6cc024c993fa5c7c91e94d82Block Operator
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