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 3220991 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3222377 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 3220840 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2644 time: 2019-10-09 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c0557430ee7a22eef2f654c67f1a4d41b6b46f21aed425c18c1200ba9bda048Block Operator
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