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 3205669 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3207056 epoch_slot_no: 10256 block_no: 3205519 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2024 time: 2019-10-06 06:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77a2d8e305c5de93e05095ca85a5211f745219173c94c5eaa101bd61f40710a9Block Operator
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