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 3216160 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3217547 epoch_slot_no: 20747 block_no: 3216010 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-08 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea895c68d7e4f03ec15ed640c26cb8fcf31cd7bc39b8d3a59c6f0e862f7b859eBlock Operator
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