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 3223091 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3224477 epoch_slot_no: 6077 block_no: 3222940 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1525 time: 2019-10-10 07:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28b95980e392967fdcea3445ee02198500eff66465b2c7746a25ef3548f6107cBlock Operator
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