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 3215022 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3216409 epoch_slot_no: 19609 block_no: 3214872 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2019-10-08 10:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2bef3f9d90f8497a0a74b1662d17b06c47faa9d1618f05b53a7d6ff9f534420Block Operator
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