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 3202660 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3204047 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 3202510 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3974 time: 2019-10-05 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6defe223d03080cc33f8d24cd56b25e4aaf285edeafbff8a3c1809a85ca746a9Block Operator
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