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 3231249 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3232637 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 3231098 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2884 time: 2019-10-12 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x147b0febc49e3d54dc1a14a45fdbc6217fd0d4f3728cbcd135a3cc47555cbd76Block Operator
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