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 3217031 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3218417 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 3216880 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3869 time: 2019-10-08 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x814645f3f66b92e07b8fdddc560fd978c902c401b0192387934e1b1b2336610fBlock Operator
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