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 3213323 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3214710 epoch_slot_no: 17910 block_no: 3213173 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3019 time: 2019-10-08 01:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86f5e8a606055b2d178da62af5771c99d8a59f6b1ab178e79debe019997b96bfBlock Operator
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