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 3205699 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3207086 epoch_slot_no: 10286 block_no: 3205549 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-06 06:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e8d079920ded37beaf573481f75c4cc5bf1ef986166d2109e3cbfa11a2f56f4Block Operator
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