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 3209443 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3210830 epoch_slot_no: 14030 block_no: 3209293 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1488 time: 2019-10-07 03:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a2b9e509b6a5ee337a7e7a9e47fba90f3308e6b9fd7524fa0ac48267d90ee38Block Operator
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