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 3229747 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3231135 epoch_slot_no: 12735 block_no: 3229596 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2460 time: 2019-10-11 20:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cd0554a70e9b7932291cb2c3d0f52e9651772fb4030fc00e2ac7fac38f0b7d1Block Operator
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