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 3212530 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3213917 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 3212380 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6583 time: 2019-10-07 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2321c6fa3bbb20d9e1cb599a5bd418c9186be9b49fa8fb8a5fed4fa7e10ea3d2Block Operator
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