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 3218813 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3220199 epoch_slot_no: 1799 block_no: 3218662 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2019-10-09 07:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3931ed8b8cdd1ec7091ca35598ca8b5cd77d66875358a0b825664764c95d802Block Operator
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