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 3202423 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3203810 epoch_slot_no: 7010 block_no: 3202273 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2019-10-05 12:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd56f5462beb62766bc2a663b4620a095112be4ecb3f68c08503a25b0a66db121Block Operator
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