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 3223184 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3224570 epoch_slot_no: 6170 block_no: 3223033 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1467 time: 2019-10-10 08:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc15b9693679e058be4ba9342c0f9c904e28c00b8463a8f3dbc781cafb10f626cBlock Operator
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