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 3201730 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3203117 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 3201580 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2980 time: 2019-10-05 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac86e42ba2e83101826cba6afba2ef72b22802d8b1bb10f9c69c99434bb3d7ecBlock Operator
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