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 3227697 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3229083 epoch_slot_no: 10683 block_no: 3227546 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1894 time: 2019-10-11 09:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5ba1713a9c2d107757616e522940832d275561a0174d4b6c72e28c7f1f5c007Block Operator
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