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 3214389 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3215776 epoch_slot_no: 18976 block_no: 3214239 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2019-10-08 07:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3520025276b108f0959621c057dfb90a4f143a5e1d3659269ff27449b36f97fbBlock Operator
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