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 3220036 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3221422 epoch_slot_no: 3022 block_no: 3219885 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-10-09 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88f9c7f556eae0746a5e8f7c39f0b7c4479e1a050f3b0a685360c73dfa9e3574Block Operator
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