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 3220302 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3221688 epoch_slot_no: 3288 block_no: 3220151 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2107 time: 2019-10-09 16:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7c3e188d671000f8b31820e954550b543990a99c67db0f954164df8fbf2b597Block Operator
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