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 3225732 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3227118 epoch_slot_no: 8718 block_no: 3225581 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1338 time: 2019-10-10 22:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0855a4f25ec3d9f5351a3074526baa962b7e3873de7f7df0958486561064a19Block Operator
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