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 3225428 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3226814 epoch_slot_no: 8414 block_no: 3225277 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-10-10 20:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbccbc166295a8ecb2e33690762ed4741207d8b756cd5a93c47a7846e58975511Block Operator
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