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 3230709 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3232097 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 3230558 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2623 time: 2019-10-12 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde159809a76e2a89cfa1b926671d1234a8d554ba81c244f718970b1edfc80e36Block Operator
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