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 3227323 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3228709 epoch_slot_no: 10309 block_no: 3227172 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5318 time: 2019-10-11 07:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cafd7588528c2946e7b59b621eeeaa9f59d370aa1bbed00ad434c2578e82f00Block Operator
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