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 3207490 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3208877 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 3207340 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3879 time: 2019-10-06 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03da4abacae471d3ddd39e0d312d2902b6f7d9649bcf17a472e1377e872749afBlock Operator
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