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 3206555 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3207942 epoch_slot_no: 11142 block_no: 3206405 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1527 time: 2019-10-06 11:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0616b7991a40334b153519bfc611ab5aaa5d72f656ec518a8a27b9b9d5fe22baBlock Operator
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