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 3211051 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3212438 epoch_slot_no: 15638 block_no: 3210901 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2019-10-07 12:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa09f3916699bbb8683e01a4ea6a1d38bb922af09635be13dd8e44d02905adb02Block Operator
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