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 3228770 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3230158 epoch_slot_no: 11758 block_no: 3228619 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1699 time: 2019-10-11 15:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bf4deafa55278d84608c34fee3e49103a8d0871cfd49c0186ed570916d4cb42Block Operator
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