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 3208509 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3209896 epoch_slot_no: 13096 block_no: 3208359 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-10-06 22:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d298e71bd42f1948052b05f81658cce1caf51d94f299a7d64b1cf835da50178Block Operator
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