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 3206778 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3208165 epoch_slot_no: 11365 block_no: 3206628 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-06 12:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e928501a8ef9cd20d35bc96288d7ea64aa7dac2e2d68f4652c6e4fc0524f5aaBlock Operator
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