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 3210761 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3212148 epoch_slot_no: 15348 block_no: 3210611 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-10-07 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32bae29eafabea8984df813c99942ba15ea08c7a9479e17243a0660a6547b17fBlock Operator
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