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 3202558 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3203945 epoch_slot_no: 7145 block_no: 3202408 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2601 time: 2019-10-05 13:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0593f4b47c61f5591676cc92a790ead8b9b301749168a55a5afc131628a8b328Block Operator
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