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 3220859 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3222245 epoch_slot_no: 3845 block_no: 3220708 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-10-09 19:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1248e0ac9204575fcf5552db5a8251a827d951efdd24d4c3cf8c136e3be314eBlock Operator
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