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 3217262 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3218648 epoch_slot_no: 248 block_no: 3217111 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1525 time: 2019-10-08 23:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd98508d915eb71e98b166dba90560f9be04f54ddfe59422390249e5ac15b1e5Block Operator
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