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 3224470 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3225856 epoch_slot_no: 7456 block_no: 3224319 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1459 time: 2019-10-10 15:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c05b19dc40d22169ddcce40bb2b678f905f705977f6bf7a25452dfdb9fb59e4Block Operator
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