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 3219371 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3220757 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 3219220 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6611 time: 2019-10-09 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d34b63de2eeabba3ee7061e4882112e102ee6cd8e1b555e8cdc37a57b65cab8Block Operator
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