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 3219332 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3220718 epoch_slot_no: 2318 block_no: 3219181 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1530 time: 2019-10-09 10:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a637248a4957ed374fe010e4e83b44c3ee951cbceb711dd301b4c3003e41ea7Block Operator
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