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 3218471 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3219857 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 3218320 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2796 time: 2019-10-09 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe95eac63f762b41ffa2c5b4641904bf7b9110b8eaf2bb32285147c824774f822Block Operator
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