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 3228351 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3229737 epoch_slot_no: 11337 block_no: 3228200 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9853 time: 2019-10-11 12:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfd9b923c48118322a79de2895afef750b7883d4cf643628583ab7ea19534363Block Operator
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