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 3229006 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3230394 epoch_slot_no: 11994 block_no: 3228855 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-10-11 16:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4af18cb8832388d507a1e80f3a0ebe41ef0f3ca50c32ea42b760cbc4276bc6f9Block Operator
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