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 3229629 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3231017 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 3229478 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2657 time: 2019-10-11 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe11e27bbe7832a5c5c8e45642bb7fd442b0e6f54e493ce4f657ad51c87689650Block Operator
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