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 3215590 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3216977 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 3215440 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5726 time: 2019-10-08 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b2cc3417b74582ed2ad9c01e26d2d4986e18e51a56824dda5680220abb6095dBlock Operator
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