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 3214992 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3216379 epoch_slot_no: 19579 block_no: 3214842 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2263 time: 2019-10-08 10:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa45740309f4dfa2044a2aecc5c17ff7f3f125a638f2c6e177f43eee7652d1533Block Operator
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