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 3216403 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3217790 epoch_slot_no: 20990 block_no: 3216253 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2019-10-08 18:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a271c762d119d2489913482d1d2e7ec285b4afd1820a133a06686e0ac2a4e49Block Operator
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