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 3199992 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3201379 epoch_slot_no: 4579 block_no: 3199842 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1278 time: 2019-10-04 23:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3e99a98542c5dead41b6bbb69fbc27789841f66cd15e8510bb1ef7ac0d5674bBlock Operator
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