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 3229315 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3230703 epoch_slot_no: 12303 block_no: 3229164 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2798 time: 2019-10-11 18:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90fdd3731e87f1478c405bdc0543ec5eff388849e63242b0f940fa8188631a48Block Operator
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