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 3197941 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3199328 epoch_slot_no: 2528 block_no: 3197791 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1312 time: 2019-10-04 11:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x354c1a3ed365bf7f9b582fdaca89bbd1f232a0c28affa7e08bb5b3b908f08551Block Operator
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