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 3221156 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3222542 epoch_slot_no: 4142 block_no: 3221005 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2519 time: 2019-10-09 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x240beafd880ba5d3beddc33fa0698e12414c8d9327ddb0c2a8e347ac7de78988Block Operator
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