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 3222268 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3223654 epoch_slot_no: 5254 block_no: 3222117 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1710 time: 2019-10-10 02:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d1aca1464959a2ab1ff9e681647c5d71ebd971fe0bc5b2c382c013f56a308a4Block Operator
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