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 3231280 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3232668 epoch_slot_no: 14268 block_no: 3231129 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1710 time: 2019-10-12 05:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dace2da4b139b89163871f5e57b7a5c22457f9c4f03bfb04fef87cfb2447e32Block Operator
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