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 3229089 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3230477 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 3228938 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5540 time: 2019-10-11 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03b02d089bbdfabef7af6d68b066cea02c4eec88bbd812cbc5a9a465629f6473Block Operator
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