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 3229186 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3230574 epoch_slot_no: 12174 block_no: 3229035 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 944 time: 2019-10-11 17:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13a1b969360b6c37a481d388b26cc1fab34c6f07550666ee87aa05016df7e914Block Operator
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