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 3206982 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3208369 epoch_slot_no: 11569 block_no: 3206832 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2357 time: 2019-10-06 14:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4be98415f3f78b19dcc61ab58f6dce893e4446dbdd86186d340dbf26f432890Block Operator
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