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 3211840 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3213227 epoch_slot_no: 16427 block_no: 3211690 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2068 time: 2019-10-07 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94ecd11177c1d288808a865af379266b665d572125394cd7e3737aa2bcd77e98Block Operator
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