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 3201579 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3202966 epoch_slot_no: 6166 block_no: 3201429 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1719 time: 2019-10-05 08:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf32fb2f5e490a092dcf0e43cf4a7923f54ca8c61c5ca331e794149f4b3520ec9Block Operator
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