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 3226660 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3228046 epoch_slot_no: 9646 block_no: 3226509 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-11 03:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83c3c50467afb6890695b41c3ba201d12a2b3a2c55527e37f42380b4f4b6d4a6Block Operator
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