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 3227318 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3228704 epoch_slot_no: 10304 block_no: 3227167 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6879 time: 2019-10-11 06:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fabd8853463a46545cf8ef7e41ea1e0427eb802159372947541a0c470783bd2Block Operator
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