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 3211427 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3212814 epoch_slot_no: 16014 block_no: 3211277 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2019-10-07 14:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc05214cc706247444465f4644362601d4e2991d44ecf0b7237659d2b1d26a49eBlock Operator
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