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 3221892 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3223278 epoch_slot_no: 4878 block_no: 3221741 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2438 time: 2019-10-10 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacd51d03d2b4dbe144fe947e6b7aa6a9ccdd5414568f18528c70184a8b21e88bBlock Operator
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