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 3227141 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3228527 epoch_slot_no: 10127 block_no: 3226990 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2019-10-11 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe170ed8c964aa1505679598ff061b1450cc78daa27e621df01980d79285ea19Block Operator
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