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 3220365 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3221751 epoch_slot_no: 3351 block_no: 3220214 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2019-10-09 16:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a348b5d66801a410752a87b0908d978faded24737a29ad51b0597057524d27aBlock Operator
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