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 3224987 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3226373 epoch_slot_no: 7973 block_no: 3224836 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4615 time: 2019-10-10 18:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2c2cc037fe3f14c13c8b4c87c78860b7ccd1fdf1ef2d8c12db6ff8cec6c2a67Block Operator
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