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 3211604 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3212991 epoch_slot_no: 16191 block_no: 3211454 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2456 time: 2019-10-07 15:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfb323bedde56ee908f20e47c24308c8792145c1f7e23f3fde10867dcd7f45b4Block Operator
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