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 3223004 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3224390 epoch_slot_no: 5990 block_no: 3222853 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4194 time: 2019-10-10 07:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6885783c89a57efafe60ccf344e7c6b88105244b33c0f2b4502a6c5e9dddaa95Block Operator
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