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 3219833 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3221219 epoch_slot_no: 2819 block_no: 3219682 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-10-09 13:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bbc6b7e7a4c4dac8e14a0251396a336d7c9c48f08c020a9b59b45c489250023Block Operator
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