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 3225838 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3227224 epoch_slot_no: 8824 block_no: 3225687 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1313 time: 2019-10-10 22:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9c6ef2837e0a10e13cd88603fbd3d399d4af12c043bda3c3420ed823f5b9176Block Operator
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