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 3216244 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3217631 epoch_slot_no: 20831 block_no: 3216094 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1930 time: 2019-10-08 17:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ad0ddf437168027c00bd30ae06a1811b3a6347460cb37f126b0383e173bcf86Block Operator
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