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 3218853 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3220239 epoch_slot_no: 1839 block_no: 3218702 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2479 time: 2019-10-09 07:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcd9734e58f88b5b769288cf15d948b430d5ac09b02dd9288c6c4fce67e12fedBlock Operator
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