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 3219382 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3220768 epoch_slot_no: 2368 block_no: 3219231 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3082 time: 2019-10-09 10:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3de3afb0f5da4e3d789da24be384d99afd67b25e786e5b508f010716f4fab652Block Operator
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