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 3229946 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3231334 epoch_slot_no: 12934 block_no: 3229795 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-10-11 21:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44a60abf7741a202d7a22123bc721b7f549da013ac059bc1516889c5ee02008aBlock Operator
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