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 3227344 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3228730 epoch_slot_no: 10330 block_no: 3227193 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3180 time: 2019-10-11 07:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68799429399b92e0a75ee0c02743e1cd8444aed70782133d6fda5b0643d6ce20Block Operator
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