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 3211740 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3213127 epoch_slot_no: 16327 block_no: 3211590 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2531 time: 2019-10-07 16:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaba4edc53496544db0b037c97bca030ddb6c238b911f8c8412327e0796459645Block Operator
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