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 3219021 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3220407 epoch_slot_no: 2007 block_no: 3218870 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3949 time: 2019-10-09 08:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb14eb92391eda10ca65abf73d024dd2ef9860a349b09e16ac44c23d473e14313Block Operator
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