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 3224966 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3226352 epoch_slot_no: 7952 block_no: 3224815 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1307 time: 2019-10-10 17:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77894911f6f6fabde1cebb19610ea56d1ed5318a69394e93fa49321529588981Block Operator
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