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 3226562 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3227948 epoch_slot_no: 9548 block_no: 3226411 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 956 time: 2019-10-11 02:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09da947ec2a3be368e380267d7e02327cd59098f5b7ad4e7cf17e00ae70b466bBlock Operator
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