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 3224786 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3226172 epoch_slot_no: 7772 block_no: 3224635 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-10-10 16:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ce9c79329470acfe3cec6d7ab590a975feb95454eb49dacc03c796d278ca33fBlock Operator
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