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 3197621 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3199008 epoch_slot_no: 2208 block_no: 3197471 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1210 time: 2019-10-04 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3664cd08a0b0044db834b2468f016cd20b13bfdb31cd1bb336a2490b2bf29e4eBlock Operator
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