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 3218759 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3220145 epoch_slot_no: 1745 block_no: 3218608 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1361 time: 2019-10-09 07:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0be83dc4d15c47eb487e826098ddd197c95639987f3591d932ddd4d5bc2b5ed4Block Operator
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