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 3226490 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3227876 epoch_slot_no: 9476 block_no: 3226339 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1268 time: 2019-10-11 02:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe971296d33230ded23cc4e46d30d500824707974be72e19b3b95b135a64f66baBlock Operator
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