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 3224135 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3225521 epoch_slot_no: 7121 block_no: 3223984 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2019-10-10 13:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1e10e339116e9d7a3ea5d1441ad8be582c91ca054b343122c4509405a4dad2eBlock Operator
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