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 3211180 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3212567 epoch_slot_no: 15767 block_no: 3211030 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1898 time: 2019-10-07 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f4b8bfdeb7f76299504c966970e9113fb7e9d049f5fcfe432fd20cae9024444Block Operator
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