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 3227609 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3228995 epoch_slot_no: 10595 block_no: 3227458 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1392 time: 2019-10-11 08:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6060c786d082b51dcb7b34568c31c7709ff33c2fa1f1b4dca3e873d4638a4bb3Block Operator
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