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 3216119 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3217506 epoch_slot_no: 20706 block_no: 3215969 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2763 time: 2019-10-08 16:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ca0aafe505b5651895f8d46e884cc12180ce53acfaef4fa11fa27cdaf67ab07Block Operator
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