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 3222918 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3224304 epoch_slot_no: 5904 block_no: 3222767 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1340 time: 2019-10-10 06:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x842567fdd88b064174fe447e1fcd65f3d89514caacd3027f9332d539de7148afBlock Operator
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