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 3214514 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3215901 epoch_slot_no: 19101 block_no: 3214364 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1392 time: 2019-10-08 07:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf6b84d0d29d79bbe80ef5f430b0d3b6d7b6505ad1e9fc879a0abd7a5da256a3Block Operator
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