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 3220071 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3221457 epoch_slot_no: 3057 block_no: 3219920 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 996 time: 2019-10-09 14:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa53d43c446b56c5463c706624f27329a5721690dc0e3b4b4d608f97081d60b71Block Operator
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