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 3212603 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3213990 epoch_slot_no: 17190 block_no: 3212453 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2506 time: 2019-10-07 21:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x171e9b854876eb470cc23ccacbb3ad3a489ee0d0c93620be3310e662878d4425Block Operator
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