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 3201550 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3202937 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 3201400 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4215 time: 2019-10-05 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c98dda2037a334797cebb6637a89c27ee4292b50603dd2d0115cacd8da11b74Block Operator
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