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 3227345 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 3228731 epoch_slot_no: 10331 block_no: 3227194 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6528 time: 2019-10-11 07:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cd627724532164da677bc63b8256af8dda5b8b994e16f622e88291412220f4dBlock Operator
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