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 3231276 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3232664 epoch_slot_no: 14264 block_no: 3231125 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-10-12 04:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b49a41011e3bbef0a2aa940dc3b9b7ec9745ad2661223fb630d703a0e9e0006Block Operator
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