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 3202766 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3204153 epoch_slot_no: 7353 block_no: 3202616 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2019-10-05 14:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdedf0fdc6aad69b0ed5bd51a5f40268ee5e3b2aa7f567eb939d48eb1bd7bdd48Block Operator
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