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 3228909 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3230297 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 3228758 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1566 time: 2019-10-11 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23642c0ce01e90ca731989cec9b53b2ad5b17f0f7e36778fdc5eb13b686717d9Block Operator
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