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 3203509 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3204896 epoch_slot_no: 8096 block_no: 3203359 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1500 time: 2019-10-05 18:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e131115fb1c19cf1265074e801a09de79661d4c6ad34b37b20ad41322f8fe2aBlock Operator
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