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 3218598 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3219984 epoch_slot_no: 1584 block_no: 3218447 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-10-09 06:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaae24d2eb8af23af2ad9136a6a501e26e622d35b8a20fbdda4552b90fd41bc66Block Operator
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