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 3209921 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3211308 epoch_slot_no: 14508 block_no: 3209771 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1323 time: 2019-10-07 06:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabdb8c385b5947358ac5af83141ed94b17ccdd22720242aa1a5a8a3f06feaa53Block Operator
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