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 3217037 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3218423 epoch_slot_no: 23 block_no: 3216886 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1031 time: 2019-10-08 21:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x401f1055edc82a8bacda542e7bb409baa94eaedfda240287e789ad6b7f33d05fBlock Operator
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