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 3219941 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3221327 epoch_slot_no: 2927 block_no: 3219790 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2100 time: 2019-10-09 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x135966c2c0ac00b080de82f19b02dbc89b99be6a2a5aec1de197a48cc883421dBlock Operator
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