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 3218681 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3220067 epoch_slot_no: 1667 block_no: 3218530 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3379 time: 2019-10-09 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe81bad4b04a05d27050f7bccb1462dea6b7672942c3069ab26a51f6e8335e34Block Operator
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