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 3227777 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3229163 epoch_slot_no: 10763 block_no: 3227626 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 956 time: 2019-10-11 09:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbed8b3f69f689e0ff1e93249baca5d723a1d986ec461aa142c86a2507b575ef8Block Operator
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