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 3223153 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3224539 epoch_slot_no: 6139 block_no: 3223002 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1500 time: 2019-10-10 07:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x242d221369374c4243e4ad6d7cd645400d04e4833d641e3d2058a5550da6dc47Block Operator
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