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 3219728 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3221114 epoch_slot_no: 2714 block_no: 3219577 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1279 time: 2019-10-09 12:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9731bb2e434dae47e2401ca119accd008a3af55d466d58af9ef93225ea337bc9Block Operator
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