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 3219953 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3221339 epoch_slot_no: 2939 block_no: 3219802 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2454 time: 2019-10-09 14:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe475c3a4ffd9cd41d1d3931c5a41118b651253e13f8cd4e4a1077175912fd63cBlock Operator
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