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 3217437 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3218823 epoch_slot_no: 423 block_no: 3217286 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-10-09 00:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe7d71ff9fd7cce59c72a9f5abcec3e2df07e34f9f124650d15a30617b4aa9ecBlock Operator
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