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 3212183 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3213570 epoch_slot_no: 16770 block_no: 3212033 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1672 time: 2019-10-07 18:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4977e1774f5f448b28e97b0e2335f2743e2b481b5ca5ea2cbbef3ec8353f0ba2Block Operator
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