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 3228759 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3230147 epoch_slot_no: 11747 block_no: 3228608 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2106 time: 2019-10-11 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf85abd97fb403c755387c171f3ca18d7223dd3aceea4fb0ac0b96cfded81ec14Block Operator
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