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 3222023 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3223409 epoch_slot_no: 5009 block_no: 3221872 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-10-10 01:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f51c38f2bef7336e34f8b7cc1c6a03f99e4fe804d2f6dcce2126f8cde865634Block Operator
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