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 3229702 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3231090 epoch_slot_no: 12690 block_no: 3229551 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1666 time: 2019-10-11 20:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f9e0e264649c5ce571be8c9fefb7def7d27e8f0e1e1f8ff26bbf084a366100dBlock Operator
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