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 3219617 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3221003 epoch_slot_no: 2603 block_no: 3219466 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1682 time: 2019-10-09 12:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf76b6ca21bbe79b667abb06e232d63e119649118409e2e10f5726ebc0b968872Block Operator
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