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 3223462 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3224848 epoch_slot_no: 6448 block_no: 3223311 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-10-10 09:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe633a0f83ed0bd38b67d142b2a5226e6d7d59a531527fd4c5d10bcbbd0a49d17Block Operator
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