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 3230048 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3231436 epoch_slot_no: 13036 block_no: 3229897 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1976 time: 2019-10-11 22:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa49e4fc21ee0db1e17215e5e10b36b9ec6930574a03b118a6bb92000b3e3a1f5Block Operator
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