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 3219446 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3220832 epoch_slot_no: 2432 block_no: 3219295 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-10-09 11:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x393cac06fc76d2d79773a6cb6f75d6d774e751f3f4475f89a4ea22a301a9999cBlock Operator
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