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 3210297 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3211684 epoch_slot_no: 14884 block_no: 3210147 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-10-07 08:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7181f32b6b5134c6e331a3664a77103b0cfc039c818ef034bf3b5ec313e2f43Block Operator
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