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 3219151 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3220537 epoch_slot_no: 2137 block_no: 3219000 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-10-09 09:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x065f12c402e18eccb96d2fa2fae6cfef97098a705c9f838f2c768539173dbab3Block Operator
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