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 3208210 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3209597 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 3208060 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4988 time: 2019-10-06 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c80575488430014599ce89dc1e945371eea0bf8b2085c36ed7109081fd32f08Block Operator
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