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 3217322 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3218708 epoch_slot_no: 308 block_no: 3217171 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1555 time: 2019-10-08 23:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86a707756fdb5e42aaeaf2bdcab6285d77f3a63b01a94003b96033c768c3d681Block Operator
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