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 3214917 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3216304 epoch_slot_no: 19504 block_no: 3214767 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1342 time: 2019-10-08 10:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ee7108fd254ed6d3e502c8636f7041d068bca8d76cf5bd1534e15d940db16bbBlock Operator
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