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 3219983 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3221369 epoch_slot_no: 2969 block_no: 3219832 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1887 time: 2019-10-09 14:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x318151b5f84a00cda89b45cfc1652f8a600c6b80e09f6e7157b23c3d2a5c3b43Block Operator
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