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 3222912 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3224298 epoch_slot_no: 5898 block_no: 3222761 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2019-10-10 06:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fc9b00fe0391be05fb0ca8d1019fb29653f2e39cedf25458108efa1fa1a43e0Block Operator
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