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 3207057 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3208444 epoch_slot_no: 11644 block_no: 3206907 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 944 time: 2019-10-06 14:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4bdeae48dff97777371909751481064f0a2df28b5670bcb976c5b2d71719c14Block Operator
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