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 3222186 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3223572 epoch_slot_no: 5172 block_no: 3222035 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-10-10 02:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa165038e65afa551f2ce977e826b8736b86065e895be5ab729d15ced885c6236Block Operator
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