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 3198426 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3199813 epoch_slot_no: 3013 block_no: 3198276 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1316 time: 2019-10-04 14:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf3c73b7bf95e64287fc8e8e15eba6c1575d979985b6b1981f9e58fbf65faed4Block Operator
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