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 3214315 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3215702 epoch_slot_no: 18902 block_no: 3214165 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-10-08 06:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9dc13faff33aac6225e8ae77a428bcd8a51e7aae141c21b0bce061ebfb346a7Block Operator
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