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 3220840 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3222226 epoch_slot_no: 3826 block_no: 3220689 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2068 time: 2019-10-09 19:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41c879fc7fc7bd4b1649281911dbe8f23f1f23d1c93e3daa261bcd3cc3fb1fcaBlock Operator
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