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 3231028 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3232416 epoch_slot_no: 14016 block_no: 3230877 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-10-12 03:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32168de48e5c85af89a585ed5c15bc719034e4162e99851fd90bf3acd5c3d62aBlock Operator
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