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 3222915 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3224301 epoch_slot_no: 5901 block_no: 3222764 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1168 time: 2019-10-10 06:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab1c7fd8cefef6dbfef250b24efc1aa94e86038ac2cfbc04d50816f0835bccc2Block Operator
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