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 3226520 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3227906 epoch_slot_no: 9506 block_no: 3226369 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1498 time: 2019-10-11 02:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x262c306f3d4a08f651e9881068fa3512898ac0ef1f0e64d5211767372d508ea2Block Operator
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