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 3202348 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3203735 epoch_slot_no: 6935 block_no: 3202198 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2019-10-05 12:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x692538ad1c2bae48a051d263273be6f7b5c92c318785df3d4da079d381d40c54Block Operator
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