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 3215278 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3216665 epoch_slot_no: 19865 block_no: 3215128 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2023 time: 2019-10-08 12:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x191a54f065e71b49c961554bb3b6b44a6cf233708e7c7bfe269a0e105fa96c7eBlock Operator
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