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 3228484 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3229872 epoch_slot_no: 11472 block_no: 3228333 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2952 time: 2019-10-11 13:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c9d4f0335c1c59eddf284825efe3f1ac5d6c7255453e1e96d2768878b1a6a02Block Operator
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