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 3202056 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3203443 epoch_slot_no: 6643 block_no: 3201906 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1719 time: 2019-10-05 10:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02e7911fa1c206cee7726dd1728edf313a14c8f55dacdf90a07d498c4640c6d5Block Operator
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