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 3225583 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3226969 epoch_slot_no: 8569 block_no: 3225432 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1353 time: 2019-10-10 21:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7944c68905a90ca4d8dd11522d814d69a9d45496d63937e496cab8c615fb8c0Block Operator
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