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 3214035 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3215422 epoch_slot_no: 18622 block_no: 3213885 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2019-10-08 05:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32288b42aa33ec9fb4c6d139db6696bcf3ff7c871a9442664d734a97a0d62fd4Block Operator
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