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 3218674 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3220060 epoch_slot_no: 1660 block_no: 3218523 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2976 time: 2019-10-09 06:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42abbf415514caec44e9ebab14799624eabd0f8f565aa67ee676a60441906f3eBlock Operator
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