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 3230529 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3231917 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 3230378 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1703 time: 2019-10-12 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef341764a32f88f366bf29da017df6bb77745a66d1609f73ca9ddd779b9c912eBlock Operator
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