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 3220845 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3222231 epoch_slot_no: 3831 block_no: 3220694 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 947 time: 2019-10-09 19:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde0574c51e03759d8ff3a87f9d346caee1f51763ec4d7c909826dc10deac6894Block Operator
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