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 3215770 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3217157 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 3215620 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3639 time: 2019-10-08 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81e4ce80e0e8b12183eaeb9e1ae9a0fca4cca82f075933dc7f1c79f46c1cfaaaBlock Operator
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