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 3204887 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3206274 epoch_slot_no: 9474 block_no: 3204737 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1556 time: 2019-10-06 02:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43f67e0e9f23960de6a027e2399b19b7640de3bed8b044b5ec30607f0654e5edBlock Operator
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