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 3231114 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3232502 epoch_slot_no: 14102 block_no: 3230963 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1943 time: 2019-10-12 04:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c3c5a72f5ed55095435cc9b1cc7091e5575f6c4be1521d8d9921680a22c412bBlock Operator
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