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 3215410 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3216797 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 3215260 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3019 time: 2019-10-08 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f6b6803f6d23b059c84aa6f69626cbc0325b6e902c9f2da58772d75fb31d9c1Block Operator
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