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 3220352 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3221738 epoch_slot_no: 3338 block_no: 3220201 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1752 time: 2019-10-09 16:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe15427d652bc07a168d665c5946535e92f5bdb085635d695925f93548a0b3865Block Operator
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