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 3220194 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3221580 epoch_slot_no: 3180 block_no: 3220043 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2938 time: 2019-10-09 15:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03ee39c9cd4fa9d0c5206734f12b5c003166ec8f9ac020e5faad07d5829b6426Block Operator
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