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 3221649 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3223035 epoch_slot_no: 4635 block_no: 3221498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-10-09 23:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13e4ef37b27bc09ebc2fe7f18716a183c62e4bb4aadbdd6eca81250f180b9a45Block Operator
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