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 3218208 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3219594 epoch_slot_no: 1194 block_no: 3218057 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1567 time: 2019-10-09 04:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9d0c4bb6afbdb6c5744645ddf163064e2ee177073fc3ccfa3f7ab6e94fbdf0eBlock Operator
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