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 3228951 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3230339 epoch_slot_no: 11939 block_no: 3228800 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1371 time: 2019-10-11 16:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e42ae8d8e41e2e5fab27665ae6d6496ca82edfafe01dd34b0b34f4535dc4dadBlock Operator
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