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 3229890 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3231278 epoch_slot_no: 12878 block_no: 3229739 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-11 21:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa18dade82e0a43e9ea8835eaf182fc967f76c2b1748e70b64d831e29f417c1b6Block Operator
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