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 3218831 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3220217 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 3218680 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8987 time: 2019-10-09 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5109d940dc24eed40371e62dbfa051a6a1641de5742526b9f70a113b0414128cBlock Operator
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