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 3217623 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3219009 epoch_slot_no: 609 block_no: 3217472 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1345 time: 2019-10-09 01:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x398ab3f833ccd86632d0e10b7d4d3ef7a43887be44b89d461f40cc2359f7a008Block Operator
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