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 3211081 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3212468 epoch_slot_no: 15668 block_no: 3210931 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1595 time: 2019-10-07 12:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x245949a49c3e52fb434fee951a9416b63e5873f5d7f245818bda8bead144ce26Block Operator
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