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 3220822 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3222208 epoch_slot_no: 3808 block_no: 3220671 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-10-09 18:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8b4804dff6bc0e5ba3eeb3e81acee017fb0f0d6c876bcb585d0655ffb3eb48dBlock Operator
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