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 3205714 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3207101 epoch_slot_no: 10301 block_no: 3205564 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2571 time: 2019-10-06 06:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef436c8c68e887c896dab2d2d66f617f1a2efda34fcbc43c4e923eae9dfc9e4bBlock Operator
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