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 3216945 Details
Epoch: 148 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3218332 epoch_slot_no: 21532 block_no: 3216795 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-10-08 21:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c031721a9502b013563ad7af02dc4a4d2e2a1a9eda748d9413dd7456d442855Block Operator
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