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 3218704 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3220090 epoch_slot_no: 1690 block_no: 3218553 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2019-10-09 07:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7eb3b1b78eeb16e3168fcd02751c1273a70ee5bafdd3db1bef33fa7927f4f3beBlock Operator
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