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 3225117 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3226503 epoch_slot_no: 8103 block_no: 3224966 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-10-10 18:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63b8a5a275703a3053de9b28ecd26666cbb845e4e1c25813aaf2029cbd26d8edBlock Operator
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