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 3219818 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3221204 epoch_slot_no: 2804 block_no: 3219667 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2380 time: 2019-10-09 13:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2be3a7d6c6985c1a8e2db6ab34fb68d3f18de965e7b0635d0d1ca6148199f249Block Operator
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