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 3217931 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3219317 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 3217780 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3010 time: 2019-10-09 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed76c6941426990cfcd420e86e9fbb3c2c24e68883c43a3fb89d1d8331ea27b5Block Operator
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