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 3218663 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3220049 epoch_slot_no: 1649 block_no: 3218512 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2065 time: 2019-10-09 06:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb870c0b094330e2e054b5c13594b1b13526e221ab36158d22c669577a7107b49Block Operator
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