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 3227743 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3229129 epoch_slot_no: 10729 block_no: 3227592 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-10-11 09:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a14456b2fc147e964fcc001f6b8ef0ce222b949c8b4fe230181bdf7ac408388Block Operator
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