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 3226681 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3228067 epoch_slot_no: 9667 block_no: 3226530 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-11 03:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9338fd547d7758a0f5e273d35a9ececa87452db4f7040b9ea353630d1bbe3cdBlock Operator
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