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 3229839 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3231227 epoch_slot_no: 12827 block_no: 3229688 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-11 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90a19750f5d799f085506486b5f939c15583e5dfa8a9a8ce2b910179cd0e0989Block Operator
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