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 3198561 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3199948 epoch_slot_no: 3148 block_no: 3198411 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1702 time: 2019-10-04 15:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe260da9deae7a0e13fe2d7b4f978c0ec7867e937a542ac625a7a04d64e3a2969Block Operator
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