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 3228675 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3230063 epoch_slot_no: 11663 block_no: 3228524 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1893 time: 2019-10-11 14:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4651995313bbddddd12e905a5d41698fb883ea01fce578b49e7e11db44a07934Block Operator
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