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 3223152 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3224538 epoch_slot_no: 6138 block_no: 3223001 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3528 time: 2019-10-10 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21bc6f3f8b5a9dd51c39a01e1358f54ff00de6680d00ffb03ff96147c85d30c2Block Operator
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