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 3199869 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3201256 epoch_slot_no: 4456 block_no: 3199719 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1841 time: 2019-10-04 22:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b4969a90be5778ff735fb4c32d3be53c3dccb9350df7ed8865d9ad60f8b4335Block Operator
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