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 3210314 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3211701 epoch_slot_no: 14901 block_no: 3210164 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3312 time: 2019-10-07 08:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea45f69cd13822e4ae3bb201e7d63feed0ee775c1e1f57c793eec35420b4be8dBlock Operator
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