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 3198726 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3200113 epoch_slot_no: 3313 block_no: 3198576 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2309 time: 2019-10-04 16:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0408e5949735bdc8d96e1c9602a8d90f5288f81764a7f2a065c0ec45868235f5Block Operator
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