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 3197950 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3199337 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 3197800 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5903 time: 2019-10-04 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x555865ae9500d136657cdc9fecb8a9b9f1f4496f6abcc503e23547530144ca8cBlock Operator
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