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 3212889 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3214276 epoch_slot_no: 17476 block_no: 3212739 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1358 time: 2019-10-07 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e528afd3d0792dca4fb5f5f6d4262ea46efecc67e4136ab682b6f4b317a8b50Block Operator
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