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 3221218 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3222604 epoch_slot_no: 4204 block_no: 3221067 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-10-09 21:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8012d7a5713d8eb482bf742ebeea9414bbe708fde6ae070d2be45084c27096ecBlock Operator
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