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 3211635 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3213022 epoch_slot_no: 16222 block_no: 3211485 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1660 time: 2019-10-07 15:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4654dc96e5154058abfc6fde0217a476d22f9bf291b5d32acf99007a5f6c4b38Block Operator
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