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 3224071 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3225457 epoch_slot_no: 7057 block_no: 3223920 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-10-10 12:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13512e81f380d1af0ac2b3babf0f906a71e7295d4e9885ff735ff9ce2497aa43Block Operator
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