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 3227332 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 3228718 epoch_slot_no: 10318 block_no: 3227181 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5397 time: 2019-10-11 07:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07be4fd5c0740f7bfe3b167c15a81e3e87769c878eab35192fa8e50c096fe40cBlock Operator
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