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 3207520 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3208907 epoch_slot_no: 12107 block_no: 3207370 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2296 time: 2019-10-06 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x494b9b2e970f7d4f49fef4f5a4862f43ae337d6159800e5048c1661b82bd8263Block Operator
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