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 3221150 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3222536 epoch_slot_no: 4136 block_no: 3220999 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1304 time: 2019-10-09 20:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8361eb62dba5a61ee43b65db5e5bb411b6bc1d1c9d13416b5f229336df284181Block Operator
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