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 3216490 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3217877 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 3216340 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3154 time: 2019-10-08 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92c43f6a0af4ac712f26ce8e46119dc15a449dd9dec8e1353cd93e4eea0cb02eBlock Operator
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