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 3218836 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3220222 epoch_slot_no: 1822 block_no: 3218685 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-10-09 07:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cecb85e2c86a46cfcad45cdfda6e9b7dbc54a32c55ff6c035de585d67996c16Block Operator
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