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 3229206 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3230594 epoch_slot_no: 12194 block_no: 3229055 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1592 time: 2019-10-11 17:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf16c14eef46ccc381e4ce47fdd5d2370d5fe73b1c9f871da00c8e526f2dc1bbcBlock Operator
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