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 3200039 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3201426 epoch_slot_no: 4626 block_no: 3199889 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1783 time: 2019-10-04 23:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd663e52acb429194f5c5231edd6c1de90c25bf2c8b1037139f18e834c0104292Block Operator
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