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 3199271 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3200658 epoch_slot_no: 3858 block_no: 3199121 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1320 time: 2019-10-04 19:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb31f4e46ede5b95569ed55ed2329d3d9809585a6101bfa2ca844f265d90c7f5bBlock Operator
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