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 3230739 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3232127 epoch_slot_no: 13727 block_no: 3230588 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-10-12 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc837b315f34d6b7ae44f3f352f554bcc11306c2d6859751896e7e0907fe28addBlock Operator
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