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 3210008 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3211395 epoch_slot_no: 14595 block_no: 3209858 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-10-07 06:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c150469914215869f2ca1d9493a7c8357120a621bb4078430e2f19e05e652f7Block Operator
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