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 3227803 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3229189 epoch_slot_no: 10789 block_no: 3227652 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-11 09:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5930c3932645628d067ecf3f65ce765a417c680a6f24ac70bbc8f728c9e77c3Block Operator
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