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 3204775 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3206162 epoch_slot_no: 9362 block_no: 3204625 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-06 01:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13b5511bace8f9694fa724641e3c52db0fc3d3f1a9dfead4747d77082d30d7d4Block Operator
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