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 3214411 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3215798 epoch_slot_no: 18998 block_no: 3214261 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2032 time: 2019-10-08 07:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc35a2e407d16edb76c3dc9fc5a0a9ebb6be457dbbfbef299421f4ee65c5d379Block Operator
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