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 3229987 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3231375 epoch_slot_no: 12975 block_no: 3229836 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1627 time: 2019-10-11 21:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37ae6c7192ebabb477d16ee493c5ce683f88f92f8f687c19c7cce52478bf6b31Block Operator
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