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 3214947 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3216334 epoch_slot_no: 19534 block_no: 3214797 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2331 time: 2019-10-08 10:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97a141d1884808a16754e91f068b19f8f31fb3fa8986c2f64054b9f1aa15a4fdBlock Operator
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