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 3216600 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3217987 epoch_slot_no: 21187 block_no: 3216450 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-08 19:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2740d0a060267ae81448731fbd3e36737d38c59fa5cc3ae32fddd736c7b8cabBlock Operator
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