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 3220524 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3221910 epoch_slot_no: 3510 block_no: 3220373 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1349 time: 2019-10-09 17:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67058822471df300995ad22dd6ff0071ae130343f82b7af369ef10a09e62f387Block Operator
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