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 3223122 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3224508 epoch_slot_no: 6108 block_no: 3222971 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2019-10-10 07:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x897cad0aeda3bdd3bd97e76bbd775f5a8e4cbdf519cc81cb3a72102fbdd6922dBlock Operator
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