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 3223509 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3224895 epoch_slot_no: 6495 block_no: 3223358 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1693 time: 2019-10-10 09:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb56ff68bd38a5e5fdd742a77245dc5e26054f1770de111202db76851b89d9abfBlock Operator
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