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 3228401 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3229787 epoch_slot_no: 11387 block_no: 3228250 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1930 time: 2019-10-11 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cde7a5defc32a06f7ea83b826db05081d2a8efb4c805e7b12bb4f34483b2a21Block Operator
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