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 3226967 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3228353 epoch_slot_no: 9953 block_no: 3226816 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1678 time: 2019-10-11 05:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cd2185feae8905d719b6a86361e877a70ad0de47b530dd2c2103e2980c4fee1Block Operator
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