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 3223734 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3225120 epoch_slot_no: 6720 block_no: 3223583 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1775 time: 2019-10-10 11:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6e3a0ee90fa0be047bfb11beedc3f5c989f3f84aa320efc722d6cd73effbd1aBlock Operator
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